Development Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food development company in Watford is looking for a Development Technologist with a passion for culinary food development. This role requires hands-on experience and involves turning customer briefs into commercially viable products. The ideal candidate will have a food-related degree and be comfortable working on-site with customers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to innovate and support real-life production.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in culinary food development.
• Experience taking products from concept to launch.
• Comfortable getting face-time with customers and working hands-on in production.
• Strong technical knowledge of ingredients and how they behave.
• Willingness to travel (UK and occasionally overseas).

Responsibilities

• Turning customer briefs into commercially viable products.
• Going on-site to support trials and launches.
• Using knowledge of ingredients to solve problems.
• Helping the business stay ahead by researching new market trends.
• Pitching in when teammates need support.

Skills

Culinary food development

Problem-solving

Customer face-time

Technical knowledge of ingredients

Market trend research

Hands-on production experience

Education

Food-related degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Development Technologist, watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

Focus Management Consultants

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Hertfordshire

Not a “lab-only” role. Not a desk job. Not for people who get nervous near a production line.

Let’s be honest…

If your idea of a great food development job is sitting behind a desk at home, this probably isn’t for you.

This is a role for someone who likes to get stuck in.

We’re talking pilot plants. factory floors. face-to-face with major customers. Getting your hands dusty (literally) formulating innovative ingredient solutions that actually work in real-life production.

And, better yet, they taste good too.

Who you’ll be working with

You’ll report to the R&D Manager – a great leader who knows their stuff. You’ll be part of a talented team of R&D professionals who are passionate about creating great products.

Their customers are major food industry players. When they need innovation, you’ll bring it. When they need troubleshooting, you’ll show up on-site and fix it. You’ll build real relationships with them – because they trust your knowledge and innovative mindset.

What you’ll actually be doing:

• Turning customer briefs into commercially viable products
• Going on-site to support trials and launches – this isn’t a lab-only role
• Using your knowledge of ingredients to solve problems and make good things better
• Helping the business stay ahead by researching new market trends
• Pitching in when teammates need support

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine interest in culinary food development
• Experience taking products from concept to launch
• Comfortable getting face-time with customers and working hands-on in production
• Strong technical knowledge of ingredients and how they behave
• Willingness to travel (UK and occasionally overseas)
• A food-related degree or equivalent experience

If that’s you, hit apply. Or contact Rachel to chat through the details.