Pilot Plant Technician

This role is based on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Mold.

About Us

Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture, and fortification products that remove calories and add fiber. Our innovations help create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our team members to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society, and the planet.

Role Purpose

The job holder will be expected to ensure the successful running of trials in support of the TS across all applications to the highest standards.

Provide trained cover for pilot trials, blend sample request support, packing and shipments during holidays, sickness and workload peaks, helping to maintain continuity and avoid postponing customer work.

Perform administrative tasks as required for smooth operation of the CICC.

Maintain the highest quality and safety standards with high levels of cleanliness within the CICC.

To maintain high focus and commitment on their own continuous development.

Adheres to the TL strategy and implements it with the support of their line manager.

Main Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:

Exe c ute t h e trial s as s i g n ed and en s ure t he o utco m es are given t i m e l y a nd e ff e c t iv e l y f or the w h o l e process a ss i g n e d from trials, to evaluation, to shipment.

Coordinate the packing, labelling, documentation and timely shipment of customer and trial samples.

Ensure all trial details (processing) are shared for documentation as required.

Support & Organise all practical aspects of customer visits to the CICC.

Communicate professionally with customers when on site alongside TS.

Prepare the equipment and run trials (Pilot Plant or Bench) following agreed SOP/JSA’s in place .

Maintain and challenge the SOP/JSA’s in use and train others where applicable.

Weighing out of all ingredients required for trials.

Maintain clean and hygienic working environment in the whole of the Pilot Plant.

Support the management of raw material, finished product, chemicals and packaging inventory in CICC.

L i a i s e c l o s e l y w i th t he ot h er d e p art m e n ts to e n s ure t he s m o o th r u n n i ng of t h e CICC as a w h o l e, a s w e l l as f or the t e c h n i c al s u p p o r t t o t h e TS’s priorities .

Support for Daily/Weekly/Monthly Checks within the Pilot Plant as assigned.

Prepare and organise tasting sessions for the TS on request.

Uphold EHSQS (Environmental, Health, Safety, Quality & Security) Duty of Care:

Carry out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements so as to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption.

Comply with all environmental standards, procedures and work instructions at all times.

Report any environmental violations or concerns in order to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle.

Adhere to the safety policies, procedures and site rules.

Actively participate in local EHS programmes including reporting any incidents or concerns and auditing.

Ensure that all the EHSQS requirements are enforced, remembering there are general responsibilities for everyone, not just those with specific EHSQS roles.

Performance Measures

EHSQS (Environment, Health, Safety, Quality & Security): hit the target set for self and site

Achieve the objectives set each year.

Record the implementation and outcome of the IDP’s set for self.

Record the improvements expressed and keep a continuous improvement process.

Good Housekeeping & Hygiene (Clean as You Go Policy).

Maintain stock of all necessary ingredients/packaging used in pilot plant developments.

Act as an international team player.

Skills and Experience Required

Competencies

Standard competences/behaviours

Tate & Lyle Values & Behaviours

Hands on approach

Flexibility & engage with change

Critical Competences

Functional/Technical Skills

Team Builder

Commercial awareness

Communication & organisational skills

Knowledge of product development processes.

Qualifications

GCSE in Maths & English (Min. C grade or equivalent)

Any extra education/qualifications related to the job is a plus (e.g. HACCP/COSHH)

Experience

Experience in food production, process or development.

Working within an international environment as well as within a matrix organization desirable.

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of the Food Industry

Awareness of food legislation

Knowledge of food technology, food processing and food development

Good IS/IT systems knowledge/ computer literacy (including Microsoft, Internet, ERP and PLM systems)

Customer-oriented

Structured but pragmatic

Solution-focused and results-oriented

Commitment to continuous improvement

Safety-first mindset and learning agility (including EHSQS and other concepts which may evolve through time)

Good organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills

Positive and Proactive

Good communication and interpersonal skills within an international organization and/or a multinational environment

Proficient English knowledge, any further language is a plus.

• What You'll Get
• As business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. The global package includes a bonus scheme, 16-week Equal Parental Leave and mental health & well-being support.

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Excellent employer pension contribution

Personal private medical insurance

Life assurance

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.