Development Technologist ? Developer FTC

Associ8 Solutions; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Associ8 Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking a Development Technologist to join a leading food manufacturing business in Lincolnshire on a fixed-term contract. The role supports new and existing product development from concept to launch, collaborating across development, technical, operations and commercial teams to meet customer expectations and quality standards.

Key duties include coordinating product trials, preparing samples, maintaining development documentation, liaising with

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, product development or a similar environment.
• Previous experience as Development Technologist, Product Developer or at developer level.
• A relevant food science, food technology or product development qualification.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Availability to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Supporting new product development projects from concept to launch.
• Coordinating product trials and preparing samples.
• Maintaining accurate development documentation and project records.
• Liaising with internal teams, suppliers and customers.
• Ensuring products meet quality, technical and food-safety requirements.
• Helping to deliver projects within agreed timescales.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Product development

Developer level

Project coordination

Education

Food science/food technology qualification

Product development qualification

Job description

We are recruiting a Development Technologist to join a leading food manufacturing business in Lincolnshire on a fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technologist, or someone working at developer level, who is available to start immediately.

The Role

Working as part of the development team, you will support the delivery of new and existing product development projects from concept through to launch. You will collaborate with colleagues across development, technical, operations and commercial teams to ensure products meet customer expectations, quality standards and commercial requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting new product development projects from concept to launch.
• Coordinating product trials and preparing samples.
• Maintaining accurate development documentation and project records.
• Liaising with internal teams, suppliers and customers.
• Ensuring products meet quality, technical and food-safety requirements.
• Helping to deliver projects within agreed timescales.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Experience in food manufacturing, product development or a similar environment.
• Previous experience as a Development Technologist, Product Developer or at developer level.
• A relevant food science, food technology or product development qualification.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A practical, proactive approach and good attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively across multiple projects and priorities.
• Availability to start at short notice.