R&D Support Technologist (FTC)

6 month fixed term contract

York (site-based, 5 days a week)

At Valeo Foods UK, we’re looking for an R&D Support Technologist to join our confectionery team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is a practical, hands-on role based at our York site, working closely with the R&D Manager and wider teams to support the delivery of product development projects across our UK confectionery sites.

You’ll play a key role in supporting R&D activity, particularly within our Valeo Confectionery Academy (pilot plant), helping to turn concepts into scalable products.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting product trials and sample preparation in the pilot plant and factory
• Managing ingredients, materials and stock for development and trials
• Maintaining accurate documentation, including recipes and specifications
• Running and supporting sensory evaluation and shelf-life testing, and turni...