NPD Technologist

Job Description

Are you passionate about food innovation and bringing exciting products to market

Were partnering with a rapidly growing trend-led food business that is looking to add a talented Product Developer / NPD Technologist to its expanding team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and enjoys turning creative ideas into commercially successful products.

The Opportunity

Working as part of a collaborative NPD team youll play a key role in developing innovative food products from concept through to launch. Youll work closely with commercial operations procurement and technical teams to ensure products are delivered on time on trend and commercially viable.

This role would suit someone who loves food trends enjoys hands-on development work and is excited by the challenge of bringing new ideas to life.

What Youll Be Doing

• Developing exciting new food concepts in line with customer and market trends
• Creating and preparing product samples for customer submissions and presentations
• Supporting factory trials and product launches
• Working cross-functionally to ensure products are commercially successful and operationally feasible
• Managing recipes specifications and development documentation
• Supporting continuous improvement and product optimisation projects
• Keeping up to date with emerging food trends and consumer insights
• Helping deliver innovative products that stand out in a competitive market

What Were Looking For

• Experience within food manufacturing NPD or product development
• A genuine passion for food and innovation
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Food-related qualification preferred
• Confident using Microsoft Office and development systems
• Flexible approach with willingness to travel when required

Why Apply

• Join a growing and highly innovative food business
• Opportunity to work on exciting product launches
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Excellent exposure across the full product development process
• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested

If youre looking for your next challenge in food product development and want to work with a business that values creativity pace and innovation wed love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.