Development Technologist, Development Technologist

Pilgrim's Europe; Wirral; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a passionate Development Technologist to join our Product & Innovation team in Bromborough. You will help deliver new and existing products from concept through to launch, working with cross-functional teams across technical, commercial and operations.

Candidates should have a food-related qualification or relevant experience in food manufacturing, with strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines.

Formación

• Food-related qualification or equivalent experience in the food industry.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Support the delivery of New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects.
• Develop products in line with commercial, nutritional, quality, and operational requirements.
• Prepare customer samples for product submissions and presentations.
• Support projects through the Pilgrim's Europe Stage & Gate process.
• Generate and maintain development documentation and customer submission paperwork.
• Work closely with Operations, Technical, Process, and Packaging teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Support the development of the innovation pipeline in line with manufacturing capability and customer requirements.
• Assist with customer presentations, tasting sessions, and product evaluations.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Time management

Multi-project handling

Educación

Food-related qualification or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Location: Bromborough

Department: Product & Innovation

Develop Innovative Products from Concept to Launch

Pilgrim's Europe is looking for a passionate Development Technologist to join our Product & Innovation team in Bromborough.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a food-related qualification or experience within food manufacturing who is looking to build their career in New Product Development (NPD). You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to help deliver exciting new and existing products from concept through to launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects.
• Develop products in line with commercial, nutritional, quality, and operational requirements.
• Prepare customer samples for product submissions and presentations.
• Support projects through the Pilgrim's Europe Stage & Gate process.
• Generate and maintain development documentation and customer submission paperwork.
• Work closely with Operations, Technical, Process, and Packaging teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Support the development of the innovation pipeline in line with manufacturing capability and customer requirements.
• Assist with customer presentations, tasting sessions, and product evaluations.

About You

• Food-related qualification or equivalent experience within the food industry.
• Passion for food, innovation, and consumer trends.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience within a food manufacturing, NPD, Product Development, or Innovation role.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of retailer product development processes.

Why Join Pilgrim's Europe?

• Opportunity to work with leading retailers and exciting food categories.
• Exposure to the full product development lifecycle.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive Product & Innovation team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're passionate about food and looking to develop your career within Product Development and Innovation, we'd love to hear from you.