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Food Technologist

🏢 JBT Corporation 📍 Livingston, Scotland 💼 Company - Public
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£24,245 - £30,891
£2,020 - £2,574 / mo
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Location Base
Livingston, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Overview:
Would you describe yourself is a true foodie? A lover of all kinds of foods, textures and tastes? Someone who has a keen interest in all aspects of food processing and the science behind it? Possibly a technologist at heart with a fascination for machinery and Engineering? If you’re answering yes or even a subtle nod as you read.. this could be the role for you! We’re looking for a Food Technologist to be a part of our Applications Team right here in Livingston.

This position is an integral part of the team as they will essentially be the host for all customer trials at site. From ensuring the test kitchen is all in order, to talking the customer through the equipment and the results of the food trials. But do not worry, you will not be expected to run this yourself straight away, there’s lots of time to get up to speed and a team to support you. This team includes other members of the Application department, Sales and Design Engineers. A vital aspect of the Food Technologist role is to produce test reports as these play a huge part in the sale of our equipment. This involves recording all data involved in the testing of the product.

It doesn’t end there, if you have a desire for travel and a love of meeting new people from all different backgrounds and cultures, the Food Technologist will have an aspect of travel. They will travel at least once a month to support with customer trials at our head office in Sweden. As well as travelling to customer sites in the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
Responsibilities:
What we’re looking for in a Food Technologist
  • Energetic, independent, engaged and driven
  • Confident and clear communicator
  • A self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
  • Analytical and ability to problem solve
  • Willing to taste all variations of food – it’s a must
  • Ability to use your own initiative
  • Organised with excellent time management
Food Technologist Qualifications –
  • Recently graduated in a field of food processing or engineering is a nice to have
  • Alternatively experience in a scientific/research background with an interest in learning about food/machinery
  • Experienced in Microsoft Office tools
Qualifications:

A bit about us:

We are growing both organically and by acquisitions and are continuously looking for new employees that want to grow with us! We are awesome at supplying the food processing and air transportation industries with cutting edge machinery and equipment. We design, manufacture, test and service technologically sophisticated systems and products for our customers.

In our Protein business based in Livingston (where this position sits) we have been located on our site for 5 nearly 6 years now. With room for expansion and growth it is an exciting time to join us.


We are just missing a super Food Technologist to add to our team!

We seek people with passion, engagement and determination to give our customers the BEST service, as well as the drive to work with us to develop best in class internal standards and specifications, as we know this will make a huge difference to our organisation short, mid and long term!


What We Offer You:

  • An attractive basic salary
  • 33 days annual leave
  • Access to Private Health Care
  • Salary Sacrifice pension matched to 8%
  • Retail Discount Scheme
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to our Health & Wellbeing platform
  • The ability to work in an established international and fast-growing company with great opportunities for personal development
  • A work environment where we value individual initiatives (everyone matters at JBT)
  • Continuous development and improvement (always in it together as a team)
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

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2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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