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When it comes to finding the right talent in the food and drink manufacturing industry, having the right expertise and experience is crucial. b3 jobs is a specialist recruitment agency that has been serving the UK food industry since 2000.
Mission b3 jobs aims to find the perfect match between employers and candidates, ensuring that both parties thrive.
Industry Focus We specialise in the food and beverage industry, collaborating with manufacturers, agents &amp; brokers, retailer head offices, auditing bodies, importers, distributors and laboratories.&nbsp;
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The b3 jobs annual salary survey is an essential resource for both food &amp; beverage manufacturing companies and professionals across the UK. Survey Purpose: The survey aims to provide&nbsp;insight&nbsp;into salary levels across the&nbsp;UK food industry.
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Job Titles: Approximately&nbsp;50 job titles&nbsp;across various food manufacturing sectors are included.
Salary Information: For each job, the survey lists the&nbsp;lowest and highest salaries, along with the&nbsp;overall average.
Year-on-Year Comparison: It also highlights the&nbsp;year-on-year change&nbsp;compared to the previous year&rsquo;s average. &nbsp; If you&rsquo;re curious about specific salary figures or want to explore further, you can refer to the b3 jobs annual salary reports for more detailed insights. These reports cover a range of roles, including technical, quality assurance, product development, and production positions.

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Interim roles can be a strategic solution for organisations facing workforce gaps. Whether it&rsquo;s due to an upcoming audit, new project, maternity leave, product launches, or other reasons, hiring skilled interim professionals can provide flexibility and expertise. There are two types of interim candidates: Full-Time Interim Contractors: These individuals work under their own limited companies and charge a day rate. They specialise in interim work and are available for immediate assignments.Temporary Candidates:&nbsp;These professionals are open to temporary work while actively seeking permanent roles. They are often paid on a pro-rata salary basis.

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With a particular focus on original flavours and authentic taste, this UK market leading company pride themselves on a smooth process from NPD to finalised products using their specialist knowledge and experience.
About the Graduate Technologist job
This multi-functional role within the Technical department involves collaborating with Quality and NPD/R&amp;D to uphold food safety, quality, and legal standards. It supports various departments and acts as a key link between NPD and Quality.
Key tasks
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<li>Liaise with site teams (R&amp;D, NPD, Quality), perform GMP audits for H&amp;S and food safety compliance, and support operational investigations and root cause analysis for continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Develop expertise in products, ingredients, and functional properties, conduct QC lab duties (e.g., taste panels, product failure investigations), and assess shelf-life extensions for raw materials and finished products.</li>
<li>Become proficient in functional software (SAF, SAGE), assist with shelf-life validations, and support technical documentation such as QAS and benchmarking for new product launches.</li>
<li>Work with the NPD team on sample preparation, production trials, and pre/post-trial meetings; support raw material assessments and harmonisation projects across the group.</li>
</ul>
About You&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
<ul>
<li>The successful candidate shall possess a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related discipline.</li>
<li>Have a good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards. </li>
</ul>
More details
The Graduate Technologist&nbsp;job (ref:8822) is based in&nbsp;Winsford&nbsp;and is paying&nbsp;&pound;11.44 p/h&nbsp;according to your experience. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm (with flexibility).
The site is in Winsford, Cheshire and is commutable from Congleton, Middlewich, Northwich, Crewe, Nantwich.
Alternate job titles
Technical Administrator | Technical Assistant | Technical Coordinator | Food Industry Technical Jobs | Graduate Technical Assistant
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Graduate Technologist

Award winning company which has expanded not only its sites and manufacturing techniques but a huge range of branded goods recognised by retailers across and the UK and internationally.
About the Graduate Food Technologist job
Your role as Food Technologist will be to provide technical support by liaising regularly with both suppliers and customers on technical requirements.
Key tasks
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Conduct quality checks during production, maintain quality systems (e.g., HACCP, BRC), perform sensory evaluations, and assist with shelf-life testing.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Develop and maintain food safety protocols, ensure regulatory compliance, support audits, and handle technical tasks like complaint logging and supplier approvals.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Provide on-line technical support, document production trials, and stay updated on food technology trends and ingredient innovations.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Liaise with customers on specifications, prepare technical documentation, and assist with product development from concept to launch, including process trials and capability testing.</li>
</ul>
About You
<ul>
<li>The successful candidate shall possess a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related discipline.</li>
<li>Have a good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards. </li>
</ul>
More details
The Graduate Food Technologist&nbsp;job (ref:8816) is based in&nbsp;Fife, Scotland&nbsp;and is paying&nbsp;&pound;24,000 to &pound;27,000 per annum&nbsp;according to your experience.
The package includes pension with 4% Employer contributions and 30 days annual leave. 
The working hours are 38.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
The site is in Fife and is commutable from Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and Cupar. 
Alternate job titles
Technical Administrator | Technical Assistant | Technical Coordinator | Technical Information Officer | Food Industry Technical Jobs | Specifications Technologist | Graduate Technical Assistant

Graduate Food Technologist

You will be working for a highly successful and award-winning manufacturer which produces chilled, prepared food products. The company's success is built on the ethos of ensuring all staff are engaged, motivated, and valued; therefore, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step up in your career.
About the Food Microbiologist job
The purpose of your role will be to assist with food microbiology tasks and ensuring the completion of daily and weekly technical operations within the department.
Key tasks
<ul>
<li>Conduct microbiological sampling, shelf-life assessments, and support investigations into abnormal lab results.</li>
<li>Perform microbiological risk assessments, data management, and communication with stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.</li>
<li>Support daily technical functions, including internal audits, label approval, equipment calibration, and document control.</li>
<li>Assist with report writing, policy reviews, and projects for the Science and Innovation Department as needed.</li>
</ul>
About You
<ul>
<li>Strong understanding of food safety and quality standards.</li>
<li>Previous experience in a similar role within a food manufacturing environment.</li>
<li>Minimum Level 3 qualification in Food Safety Management or Microbiology.</li>
</ul>
More details
The Food Microbiologist&nbsp;job (ref:8821) is based in&nbsp;Chelmsford, Essex&nbsp;and is paying&nbsp;&pound;24,000 - &pound;26,000&nbsp;according to your experience.
The site is commutable from Witham, Braintree, Rayleigh, Brentwood, Billericay, Basildon (Essex).
The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm (with flexibility).
Alternate job titles
Food Safety Specialist | Microbial Quality Assurance Officer | Food Science Technologist| Food Safety and Microbiology Analyst | Microbiology Laboratory Technician | Food Quality and Microbiology Specialist| Food Pathogen Specialist
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Food Microbiologist

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