Development Technologist

TieTalent; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career progression opportunities

Enhanced pension plan

Discounts on purchases

Supportive culture

Job summary

A food production company in Leicester is seeking an Entry-level Development Technologist on a 12-month contract. You will collaborate on new product development and ensure that all products meet cost and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Food Science, relevant work experience, and strong project management skills. Competitive salary and health benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Food Science is desirable.
• Work experience within a relevant field.
• Strong project management skills.
• Good basic culinary knowledge and able to keep up to date with market trends.
• Strong computer-based skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Work on innovation and strategy workstreams with various teams.
• Lead new product development meetings.
• Ensure all products meet cost and margin targets.
• Supporting the process development team by making sure that projects follow the Gate process and match the concept signed off by the customer/business
• Understanding the customer in terms of their new product development strategies, procedures and structures

Skills

Degree or Equivalent in Food Science

Work experience within a relevant field

Project Management experience

Good basic culinary knowledge

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UKs best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.

What You'll Do

As a Development Technologist (12 month Fixed Term Contract), you'll be at the heart of our team. Your role will include:

• Working on current innovation and strategy workstreams through liaison with the chefs, new product development team and the rest of the business
• Leading the new product development meetings and feasibilities, preparing handovers for relevant categories
• Ensuring that all products have been costed and deliver target margins and are approved internally prior to presentation to customer
• Supporting the process development team by making sure that projects follow the Gate process and match the concept signed off by the customer/business
• Understanding the customer in terms of their new product development strategies, procedures and structures

Your work as a Development Technologist will help us bring joy to our customers with exceptional food.

What You Will Need

There is a right role for everyone and we want to set you up for success. For the Development Technologist role we are looking for the following key skills and experience for this position:

• Degree or Equivalent in Food Science is desirable
• Work experience within a relevant field
• Project Management experience
• Good basic culinary knowledge and able to keep up to date with market trends
• Strong computer based skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems

What We Offer

Our people are our greatest asset. We provide a supportive and rewarding environment with:

• Competitive Salary: Reflective of your skills and experience and reviewed each year.
• Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
• Growth and Development: Opportunities for career progression across our whole business
• An Enhanced Pension: To enable you to save with our help towards your retirement
• Discounts where it counts: We offer discounts on everyday purchases, days out and holidays through our benefit platform. We also work closely with The Company shop where you can benefit as a member.
• Family Feel: A supportive and inclusive culture.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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