Development Technologist - Maternity Cover

Kandhu Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and fast-growing food manufacturer on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role involves managing NPD projects, leading factory trials, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure product quality and compliance. The position offers valuable experience in a leading FMCG business, contributing to innovative products seen on UK shelves. If you're an enthusiastic self-starter with strong organisational and communication skills, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Technical or NPD role within food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and a 'right first time' mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage or support NPD projects from concept through to launch.
• Lead factory trials with cross-functional support to ensure quality.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills (Excel)

Attention to Detail

Job description

Development Technologist - Maternity Cover, Park Royal

Location: Park Royal, United Kingdom

Job Category: Manufacturing

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

JO0000008326_1746536357

Job Views:

5

Posted:

06.05.2025

Expiry Date:

20.06.2025

Job Description:

NPD Technologist – 12-Month Maternity Cover

Location: Park Royal

Salary: £43,000

Hours: Monday-Friday

An exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and fast-growing food manufacturer on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Supplying major UK retailers with both branded and own-label products, the business is known for innovation and high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage or support NPD projects from concept through to launch, ensuring all samples, trials, and product specs meet customer and company standards.
2. Lead factory trials with cross-functional support to ensure feasibility, quality, and technical compliance.
3. Understand manufacturing and packaging capabilities to assess and manage potential risks in product development.
4. Coordinate with stakeholders across technical, production, and commercial teams.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Enthusiastic self-starter with excellent organisational skills.
2. Confident communicator with strong IT skills (particularly Excel).
3. Prior experience in a Technical or NPD role within food manufacturing preferred.
4. Able to learn quickly, work independently, and as part of a collaborative team.
5. Strong attention to detail and a “right first time” mindset.

Why Apply?

This fixed-term contract offers a chance to gain valuable experience in a leading FMCG business, contributing to exciting product innovations seen on shelves across the UK.

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