Birmingham
Contract Duration: 9 months
Pay Rate: £14.74/hour
Hours: 36 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Plant Technician

We are currently seeking a skilled Plant Technician to operate Pilot Plant equipment to make cocoa samples based on detailed instructions from the Team Scientists. As a Plant Technician, you'll play a vital role in producing high-quality samples for ground-breaking food projects


Tasks will include:

• Roasting cocoa beans
• Making cocoa liquor as well as completing some administrative tasks
• Using relevant systems for generating, collecting and collating the key project data (processing data, analytical data, consumer science data).

• Ability to work unsupervised
• Attention to detail
• Ability to quickly learn new practical skills
• Practical mindset with the ability to quickly learn how to use new equipment.
• Keen attention to detail and self motivated.
• Experience using manufacturing equipment, ideally within a food manufacturing or catering environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.