Development Technologist

Zest; Bierton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (2 days on site, 3 W

Hybrid work

Job summary

Zest is seeking an experienced Development Technologist to bring fresh thinking, creative ideas and exciting new products to life as they shape the future of their range. You will join an established and much-loved food brand celebrated for natural ingredients and innovation, reporting into the NPD Controller and driving development across branded and private label lines.

You will manage projects from concept to launch using stage gate methodology, develop recipes in the R&D kitchen, oversee

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Nutrition or a related subject
• Solid hands-on experience in FMCG product development
• Track record of taking products from kitchen to shelf
• Confident project management and polished communication

Responsibilities

• Drive development across branded and private label ranges
• Shape recipes in the R&D kitchen
• Steer products through factory trials and scale-up
• Own projects from concept to launch using stage-gate process

Skills

Project management

Communication

FMCG product development

Stage-gate methodology

Education

Degree in Food Science or Nutrition

Job description

While some follow food trends, others have the creativity and vision to set them. I'm partnering with an established and much-loved food brand, celebrated for its natural ingredients, distinctive products and passion for innovation. They're now looking for an experienced Development Technologist to bring fresh thinking, creative ideas and exciting new products to life as they shape the future of their range.

My client is a true category pioneer backed by a major international food group, giving you the stability of a big business alongside the creative freedom of a brand that thrives on thinking differently. Reporting to the NPD Controller Controller, you'll drive development across branded and private label ranges, shaping recipes in the R&D kitchen before steering them confidently through factory trials and scale up.

You'll own projects from concept to launch using stage gate methodology, turning consumer insight and sensory research into products that delight. With a little more experience under your belt you'll also act as a go-to expert within the team, sharing knowledge and supporting others to grow.

You will hold a degree in Food Science, Nutrition or a related subject and bring solid hands-on experience in an FMCG product development role, ideally with a track record of taking products from kitchen to shelf. Confident project management, polished communication and a genuine passion for food, health and sustainability will help you shine. Due to the location you will need a full driving license and your own car. The position offers 2 days on site and 3 days working from home.

Interviews are a first stage on Teams followed by a second stage on site.

Please note, our client is unable to accept visa applications for this role.