Exclusive - Senior Development Technologist

Zest; Bierton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest is seeking a Senior Development Technologist in Buckinghamshire to drive standout, market-ready products. This hands-on NPD role blends creativity with commercial awareness in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role requires at least 2 years’ NPD experience in UK food manufacturing, a full UK driving licence, and a collaborative mindset within a close-knit team. It is 4 days on site with 1 day of work-from-home.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' NPD experience in UK food manufacturing.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Hands-on NPD professional with strong creative and commercial awareness.

Job description

A skilled food development expert with a passion for crafting exceptional products and transforming ideas into high-quality, commercially successful innovations will find an exclusive opportunity with our client in Buckinghamshire.

They are seeking a Senior Development Technologist to join their team and contribute to the creation of standout, market-ready products. The position is 4 days on site and 1 day WFH.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced NPD professional within food manufacturing-someone who can blend creativity with commercial awareness in a fast-paced production environment. You will need a minimum of 2 years experience in NPD in UK food manufacturing.

Experience working directly with customers would be a significant advantage, as you'll contribute to shaping standout products tailored to their needs. A full UK driving licence is essential.

As part of this progressive and highly collaborative business, you'll join a close-knit team where your insight, vision and technical expertise will have genuine impact.

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