Location
York
Job Type
full-time
Posted
July 02, 2026
Job Description
Job Description
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...