Are you an NPD Technologist looking to step up, or a Senior NPD Technologist ready for a new challenge?

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative individual to join a dynamic food manufacturing team in a permanent role. You’ll be at the heart of exciting development projects—liaising across departments, working closely with both Development and Process teams, and playing a key role in driving innovation forward.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be involved in all aspects of the business, with regular customer-facing responsibilities alongside the Head of NPD. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is confident managing multiple projects from concept through to launch.

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You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Capture accurate recipe details for use in submission forms, handovers, and costings.
• Review development recipes critically to identify any process challenges, raising concerns early to ensure accurate costing and smooth handover.
• Identify and highlight any NRM (Nutritional Reformulation Measures) requirements within recipe documentation to ensure costings reflect these accurately.
• Support the management of NRM and supplier processes, completing sourcing specifications and gathering all necessary raw material specifications and pricing for accurate costings.
• Identify any new packaging requirements within recipe documents, ensuring appropriate sourcing, costing, and specification processes have been followed.
• Provide feedback on new raw materials and packaging to ensure effective supplier communication and prioritisation.
• Complete handover documents accurately—including recipes, methods, reheat information, and QAS—to enable efficient and accurate trials and support the creation of customer specifications.
• Offer ad hoc support during factory trials and first productions as required.
• Continuously review and improve the recipe input process in collaboration with key stakeholders to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Attend relevant meetings including Concept to Launch, handovers, and raw material or packaging discussions, contributing to cross-functional alignment and project success.

‍What's required?

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in food development and/or process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates effective self-management, including motivation, planning, prioritisation, and time management.
• Strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.

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£32,000.00 - £37,000.00 per annum

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‍Do you think you fit the criteria?

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‍Want to find out more about the role?

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(ID 168)

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