Formulator
Posted 4 days ago by AB Agri
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Formulator role at AB Agri in Peterborough involves working within a cross-functional team to develop nutritionally optimized animal feed solutions. The position is ideal for recent science graduates eager to engage in innovative challenges and contribute to the agribusiness sector. The role emphasizes collaboration with various teams and the use of diet formulation software to create cost-effective solutions. Opportunities for career growth and development are integral to this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Become an expert user of FORMAT diet formulation software.
- Create least-cost formulations while balancing nutritional quality and operational constraints.
- Explore existing practices and propose smarter, more sustainable solutions.
- Stay alert to raw material trends and market movements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistency and strategic alignment.
- Contribute to strategy meetings, QA reviews, and pricing/specification planning.
- Build effective internal networks to support your career development.
Key Skills:
- A recent graduate in a science-related or animal nutrition field.
- Inquisitive, commercially aware, and keen to problem-solve.
- Effective communicator who can see the bigger picture and work across departments.
- Numerate and analytical with excellent attention to detail.
- Committed to advancing sustainability, innovation, and the agri-food sector.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when needed.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Peterborough
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Formulator (Monogastric) Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK Contract type and shift: Permanent, Monday to Friday – (Hybrid working available) Are you a recent science graduate looking to start your career in agribusiness? Do you want to apply your curiosity, engage with novel ideas, and delight in innovative challenges? Are you seeking an opportunity that provides genuine growth, advancement, and enhanced career opportunities?
About The Role As a formulator at AB Agri (part of our ABN division), you'll be at the heart of our feed formulation process, working within a skilled, cross-functional team to create nutritionally optimised and cost-effective animal feed solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with procurement, supply chain, technical, and QA teams, using data-driven insights and the format system to deliver real business value.
What You’ll Be Doing Become an expert user of FORMAT diet formulation software. Create least-cost formulations while balancing nutritional quality and operational constraints. Explore existing practices and propose smarter, more sustainable solutions. Stay alert to raw material trends and market movements. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistency and strategic alignment. Contribute to strategy meetings, QA reviews, and pricing/specification planning. Build effective internal networks to support your career development.
Who We’re Looking For A recent graduate in a science-related or animal nutrition field Someone inquisitive, commercially aware, and keen to problem-solve. Effective communicator who can see the bigger picture and work across departments. Numerate and analytical with excellent attention to detail Committed to advancing sustainability, innovation, and the agri-food sector. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when needed.
Why Join AB Agri? A clear two-year development plan with mentoring and project opportunities Hybrid working with in-office collaboration days (typically Wed & Thurs) A group that encourages exploration, ownership, and creative thinking.