Technologist

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Date: 10 Jun 2026

Location: Barnsley, GB

Company: Premier Foods

Based - Carlton, Barnsley

Permanent, Full Time

Join Premier Foods — where people, brands and purpose come together.

We’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest listed food businesses, with over 4,000 colleagues across 13 sites shaping the future of some of Britain’s best‑loved brands, found in 94% of households nationwide, making us one of the UK’s top three ambient food suppliers. From much‑loved household names such as Mr Kipling, Bisto, Oxo, Batchelors and Sharwoods, to our recently welcomed brands Fuel10k and Merchant Gourmet, our portfolio is packed with iconic favourites — and continues to grow.

 

At Premier Foods, we’re home to some of the UK’s most loved brands – including Mr Kipling, where “exceedingly good cakes” are at the heart of everything we do. We’re now looking for an R&D Development Technologist to join our Sweet Treats team, helping to bring new, exciting and increasingly healthier cake innovations to life.

 

If you’re passionate about food, love turning ideas into reality, and want to work on iconic products like Cherry Bakewells, Battenberg and Fondant Fancies – this could be the role for you.

 

What you'll be doing?

As a Development Technologist, you’ll be involved in the full product lifecycle – from concept through to launch, gaining hands-on experience across both development and manufacturing environments.

You’ll:

  • Support the delivery of innovation projects for the Mr Kipling range
  • Develop new products and improve existing recipes and processes
  • Work hands-on in the test bakery, trialling and refining product concepts
  • Scale up products onto factory equipment, learning how products perform at production level
  • Build knowledge of ingredients and their functionality in cake products
  • Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to bring products to market

 

What we need from you?

We’re looking for someone who is passionate, curious and ready to build their career in food innovation.

 

  • Degree (BSc/HNC/BTEC) in Food Science, Food Technology or a related field 
  • A genuine passion for food and product creation
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with resilience and determination
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Flexibility to work across office, development kitchen and production environments
  • 1–2 years’ experience in a product development role (graduates also encouraged to apply)

 

What we offer you in return?

  • Competitive salary and bonus
  • Up to 7.5% pension
  • Private medical insurance and life assurance
  • Hybrid working (50% home / 50% office or site)
  • Sharesave scheme and the option to purchase additional holiday
  • Extensive learning and development opportunities
  • Access to a wide employee discount scheme

 

Ready to apply?

Click Apply and submit your CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.