Alcohol Product Innovation Technologist (Hybrid)

AG Barr Group; Farringdon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Defined contribution Pension

Up to 34 days holiday (depending on sh

Flexible holiday trading

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life assurance

Staff sales discount

Free AG Barr products throughout your

Job summary

AG Barr is seeking a Product Innovation Technologist to play a critical role in our Alcohol Team, helping bring innovation plans to fruition and collaborating on new and existing product development projects across the business up to Managing Director level.

You will develop formulations with the NPD manager, coordinate sampling and factory trials, review specifications, and support technical projects while maintaining customer databases and high product quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience within an NPD department in the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience with beverages and alcoholic drinks is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
• Degree in Food Science or related discipline or equivalent technical experience.
• Good manufacturing practices and food quality assurance systems; HACCP Level 2 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and existing formulations with the NPD manager and organise sample tastings.
• Coordinate gold standard sampling, attend factory trials, and visit manufacturing sites.
• Review and update product and raw material specifications.
• Support technical projects, complete customer forms, and maintain customer databases.
• Track customer complaints with the Quality Manager and ensure high quality product standards.

Skills

NPD experience

Beverages knowledge

Formulation development

Fast-paced environment

Education

Degree in Food Science

Equivalent technical experience

Job description

AG Barr is seeking a Product Innovation Technologist to play a critical role in our Alcohol Team, helping bring innovation plans to fruition and collaborating on new and existing product development projects across the business up to Managing Director level.

You will develop formulations with the NPD manager, coordinate sampling and factory trials, review specifications, and support technical projects while maintaining customer databases and high product quality.