Technical Innovation Specialist

Greencore

Leeds, GB
Competitive salary; not specified; compyny share s...
Hybrid
Food safety innovations
Technical processes and technologies
Operational efficiency
Greencore is seeking a Technical Innovation Specialist in Leeds to enhance food safety and operational efficiency through research and trialing new technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, a strong focus on innovation, and the ability to translate technical findings into practical solutions

Job Summary

  • Identify, research and trial new technical processes and technologies that enhance food safety, hygiene, compliance and operational efficiency across Greencore.
  • Work collaboratively with Technical, Operations, Engineering, NPD and wider teams to translate innovation into real‑world application.
  • Competitive salary and job-related benefits including company share save scheme and competitive matched pension contributions.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Greencore is seeking a Technical Innovation Specialist in Leeds to enhance food safety and operational efficiency through research and trialing new technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, a strong focus on innovation, and the ability to translate technical findings into practical solutions.

Salary

Competitive salary; Not specified; Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4 x salary

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • food safety innovations
  • technical processes and technologies
  • operational efficiency
  • site trials
  • data capture
  • risk management

Nice-to-have

  • curious, innovation-focused mindset
  • spot future opportunities
  • stakeholder engagement
  • communication skills
  • working across sites

Key Requirements

  • Experience in food manufacturing
  • Understanding of food safety science
  • Degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology or related technical field (desirable)
  • Experience with automation, digital tools or new manufacturing technologies (desirable)
  • Research experience or working with academic partnerships (desirable)
  • Project management or CI methodology experience (desirable)

Work Rights

Not specified

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