Technical & Innovation Specialist

Technical & Innovation Specialist

UK & Ireland | Leading Dairy Business | Customer-Facing Role

Are you passionate about food innovation and working directly with customers?

We’re hiring a Technical & Innovation Specialist to join a market-leading dairy business. You’ll take ownership of your own product range, working hands-on in UK manufacturing sites and travelling extensively to support customers across the UK & Ireland on their product development and technical challenges.

You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team and receive full training from an industry expert who has been in the role for 20 years—a rare opportunity to build deep technical knowledge and long-term career growth.

What you’ll do:

• Support customers and sales teams with recipes, trials, and technical problem-solving

• Lead engaging training sessions and product demonstrations

• Contribute to new product launches and innovation projects

• Work closely with factories to develop and improve products

What we’re looking for:

• Background in food science or food ingredients

• Experience with ingredients such as dairy, bakery, malts, sauces, or plant-based

• Confident, curious, and customer-focused

• Happy to travel regularly and enjoy variety in your role

If you’re looking for a hands-on, people-facing technical role where you can see your work come to life, this is a standout opportunity.

📩 Interested? Let’s talk.