Food Product Technologist Apprenticeship

Summary

We are recruiting a Product Technologist Apprentice in Otford to complete a level 3 Food Technologist apprenticeship. At Jardox, we are the "Taste Behind the Brands." We are a ‘one stop shop’ for all savoury ingredients, specialising in stocks, gravies, curry pastes, marinades, glazes, sausage & burger seasonings and herb & spice based products.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course

Food industry technologist (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 7 August 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

A Product Technologist works mainly within the Office and factory at Jardox and reports into the Head of New Product Development (NPD). The successful candidate's role will be made up of the following:

Data input into our Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP)
Carrying out Product set ups and relevant updates in ERP systems
Maintaining line sheets against Retail Production Plan
Carrying out daily visits to the factory and ensuring finished products meet required standards
Applying cleaning instructions onto production dashboards
Carrying out production orders substitutions / updates
Completing new and updating existing line sheets, including printing files and label creation
Dealing with Production requests, including labels, line sheets, print file updates and supporting with problematic product manufacturing
Supporting the entire development process, form launch to finished product stage
Developing interpersonal skills while working closely with Production, Planning, Customer Services and Sales Teams
Assisting Technical/Quality Compliance Team with all quality, integrity and food safety issues
Driving Continuous Improvement and promoting our Food Safety Culture within the business

Please be assured that you would be trained fully on all of the above. Above all, we are looking for a passion for working in the food industry.

Where you'll work

Vestry Estate Otford Road
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 5EL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CQM TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LIMITED

Your training course

Food industry technologist (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Implement and maintain risk management systems (for example, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
Review and maintain technical procedures for food businesses.
Use a range of IT systems to analyse and interpret data to identify trends and drive Continuous Improvement (CI).
Provide and interpret management data and information (reports and presentations).
Conduct sensory evaluation activities.
Contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI).
Develop and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
Use problem solving techniques and investigation methods, including root cause analysis.
Influence and negotiate with colleagues and stakeholders.
Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders using technical language and methods appropriate to the audience.
Check raw materials, packaging and finished product quality against legislative requirements and specification.
Monitor and review manufacturing standards and parameters.
Support trials on new and existing products.
Investigate product non-conformance and recommend corrective action.
Contribute to the development and innovation of new and existing products.
Plan and produce samples suitable for all stages of the new and existing development process.
Contribute to the creation of product specifications and label content.
Contribute to the identification and selection of parameters for sensory analysis and shelf life evaluation.
Apply agreed standards to compare and evaluate against samples.
Compile product costings.
Conduct food product audits against standards and recommend areas for improvement.
Conduct food process audits against standards and identify non-conformities and recommendations for improvement.
Measure environmental conditions throughout the food manufacturing process and escalate non-conformities that could impact food safety and product quality.
Evaluate raw materials against agreed parameters and report non-conformities.
Measure and evaluate adherence to quality processing systems and standards.
Identify and communicate products and process issues and make recommendations for corrective action.
Oversee the implementation of corrective action to address product and process issues.
Carry out internal audits and participate in external audits.
Investigate and resolve problems, including customer complaints or quality issues.
Implement and maintain risk management systems (for example, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
Review and maintain technical procedures for food businesses.
Use a range of IT systems to analyse and interpret data to identify trends and drive Continuous Improvement (CI).
Provide and interpret management data and information (reports and presentations).
Conduct sensory evaluation activities.
Contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI).
Develop and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
Use problem solving techniques and investigation methods, including root cause analysis.
Influence and negotiate with colleagues and stakeholders.
Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders using technical language and methods appropriate to the audience.
Check raw materials, packaging and finished product quality against legislative requirements and specification.
Monitor and review manufacturing standards and parameters.
Support trials on new and existing products.
Investigate product non-conformance and recommend corrective action.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Patience

Other requirements

Please note that the bus service is poor, and it is important that you drive, can walk or bike to TN14 5EL or can easily get a train to Otford or Bat and Ball and then walk or bike the 20-30 minutes to the site.

About this company

At Jardox, we are the "Taste Behind the Brands." We are a ‘one stop shop’ for all savoury ingredients, specialising in stocks, gravies, curry pastes, marinades, glazes, sausage & burger seasonings and herb & spice based products.

http://www.jardox.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A career in Product Development, New Product Development, Quality or Technical.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JARDOX LIMITED

Laura Clark

people@jardox.com

01732456254

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328634.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 1 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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