Premier Foods

About the Company

As one of the UK's largest food producers, we’re passionate about food and believe each and every day we have the opportunity to enrich life for everyone. Premier Foods employs over 4,000 people operating from 13 sites across the country, supplying a range of retail, wholesale, foodservice and other customers with our iconic brands which feature in millions of homes every day. Through some of the nation’s best-loved brands, including Ambrosia, Batchelors, Bisto, Loyd Grossman, Mr. Kipling, Oxo, FUEL10K, The Spice Tailor, Merchant Gourmet and Sharwood’s, we’re creating great tasting products that contribute to healthy and balanced diets, while committing to nurturing our people and our local communities, and going further in the pursuit of a healthier planet, in line with our Purpose of ‘Enriching Life Through Food’.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Premier Foods

Job Title

Technologist

Job Description

Job title: New Product Development Technologist Role Summary: Drive the development and launch of new bakery products for a leading national brand and customer brands, ensuring quality, feasibility, and market readiness. Expectations: Deliver timely, cost‑effective product launches; collaborate across functional teams; maintain technical documentation; adhere to food safety and quality standards. Key Responsibilities: - Lead formulation and scale‑up of new bakery recipes. - Conduct feasibility studies, bench‑scale trials, and pilot‑scale production tests. - Prepare and review technical specifications, process sheets, and quality control plans. - Coordinate cross‑functional teams (e.g., R&D, production, quality, supply chain). - Analyze product performance data and implement process improvements. - Manage timelines and budgets for innovation projects. - Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company GMP policies. - Identify and evaluate suppliers for ingredients, packaging, and equipment. - Participate in product launch strategy and post‑launch performance review. Required Skills: - Strong background in food science or food technology. - Experience with recipe scaling, process optimization, and pilot production. - Proficiency in lab and industrial equipment operation. - Analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Project management and ability to work collaboratively. - Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP) and regulatory requirements. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related field. - Relevant certifications (e.g., HACCP, GMP) preferred.

Stoke-on-trent, United kingdom

On site

14-01-2026

Company Name

Premier Foods

Job Title

IT Service Desk Analyst

Job Description

**Job Title:** IT Service Desk Analyst **Role Summary:** First‑line IT support professional delivering incident and request resolution for ~4,000 internal users across multiple channels (phone, portal, chat, chatbot). Responsible for maintaining service quality, meeting SLA/KPI targets, and ensuring a positive user experience. **Expectations:** - Meet or exceed defined KPIs and SLA response/resolution times. - Provide professional, courteous service in all user interactions. - Accurately log, prioritize, and track tickets from creation to closure. - Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge base information and contribute to service‑improvement initiatives. - Communicate clearly during high‑priority incidents and keep status pages current. **Key Responsibilities:** - Own end‑to‑end handling of incidents and service requests. - Deliver 1st‑line technical support for hardware, software, and application issues via phone, chat, and portal. - Escalate complex tickets to appropriate specialists while keeping users informed. - Monitor and update the IT Status Page; disseminate communications during major incidents. - Identify and propose service improvement actions. - Collaborate with IT teams, support partners, and end users to resolve issues and share knowledge. - Uphold user security standards across all systems. **Required Skills:** - Excellent customer service and communication (written & verbal). - Strong problem‑solving ability and attention to detail. - Ability to remain calm and prioritize under pressure. - Proactive, adaptable, and integrity‑driven work attitude. - Team player who can also work independently with initiative. - Basic technical aptitude and genuine interest in IT. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum 1 year experience in an IT support role. - No formal degree required; relevant IT certifications (e.g., ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+) are advantageous but not mandatory.

Winchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

Fresher

04-03-2026

Company Name

Premier Foods

Job Title

Multi Skilled Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer Role Summary: Support, maintain and improve automated manufacturing equipment and processes in a high‑volume bakery environment, ensuring plant reliability, quality, safety and efficiency through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives. Expectations: * Adopt a proactive “Right First Time” maintenance approach. * Collaborate closely with engineering, operations and quality teams. * Contribute to continuous‑improvement projects, KPIs and waste‑reduction efforts. * Mentor non‑electrical engineers and assist electrical staff in mastering automated machinery. Key Responsibilities: * Advise on design, installation and commissioning of small projects and initiatives. * Inspect, troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment. * Ensure plant productivity, quality, safety and environmental compliance. * Maximise utilisation of engineering assets and support line‑efficiency KPIs. * Deliver training and knowledge transfer for cross‑functional teams. * Implement and monitor proactive maintenance strategies and process improvements. Required Skills: * Experience in automated manufacturing environments. * Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and electronic manuals and drawings. * Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills across multiple disciplines. * Excellent communication and team‑collaboration abilities. * Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and waste reduction. Required Education & Certifications: * Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC, or equivalent. * Level 3 Electrical/Electronic Engineering qualification (or similar).

Stoke, United kingdom

On site

11-03-2026