Food Engineer/Technologist

The Department of Food Manufacturing Technologies

The Food Manufacturing Technologies Department was formed at the end of 2003 from two separate groups, one focusing on food process engineering and product packaging technologies, the other on HACCP and quality systems. The Department is currently staffed by a team of experienced engineers and technologists undertaking a mix of long term research and short term contract and consultancy projects on behalf of the food related industries.

The work of the Department is firmly rooted in the application of sound science and engineering principles to the solution of food industry problems.

Activities in the Department are split approximately 50:50 in terms of long term research work and shorter term contract consultancy activities. Most of the work is UK based but there is a growing need and opportunity in other parts of Europe and beyond. The Department works closely with the CCFRA membership base with all staff having extensive opportunities to interface with the members on a one to one basis or through technical meetings or correspondence.

The facilities within the Department are ever improving with a recently refurbished processing hall/pilot plant and a new packaging laboratory. The Department is expanding in terms of size and turnover, a trend that has been ongoing now for a number of years.

The Department is well equipped in terms of pilot plant laboratory facilities with a wide range of equipment for conventional raw material processing, thermal processing, packaging, chilling and freezing. The Department also has an ongoing commitment to implement innovative and new technologies through the acquisition of high pressure processing and power ultrasound technologies, microwave pasteurisation and UHT systems.

Employment opportunities exist for recent graduates and for those with more industrial experience. CCFRA is committed to providing the necessary training to enable successful candidates to develop themselves and thier role within the organisation. There is a structured graduate training programme within the Food Manufacturing Technologies Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The job will involve a number of tasks, for example:

• Contribute to projects on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).
• Support work in the key areas of process development, new technologies and waste management.
• Assist the department in establishing thermal process for industrial clients. There will almost certainly be overseas travel involved.
• Contribute to training courses, such as thermal processing, aseptic processing, food technology, some at CCFRA but some at clients sites.
• Assist with client projects on and off site. This involves organising and conducting experimental work, writing up and presenting the results to the clients.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Degree in food technology, food science or an engineering discipline.
• Grounding in mathematics is essential for process calculations.
• Industrial exposure within the food industry is desired but not essential, preferably in thermal processing.
• A full EU/UK driving licence is essential.

Key Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills as you will be required to interface with out clients and market the services of CCFRA
• A team player but able to work independently when required
• Good presentation skills
• Flexible approach to work
• Able to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
• Able to write reports

Grade: RO

Salary: Guide £14,136 - £20,129 per annum

Holidays: 24 days rising on length of service, plus public holidays

For an application form and job description, please contact Human Resources Department, Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association Group, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6LD telephone +44 (0)1386 842091.

CCFRA is an ‘Investor in People’.
As an Investor in People, CCFRA is committed to training and developing all our staff to attain their maximum potential.

Benefits

• Subsidised Day Nursery Facilities
• Pension Scheme
• Permanent Health Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Subsidised Private Medical Care
• Subsidised Restaurant