Food & Beverage Development Technologist

manucomm recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

manucomm recruitment in the Bristol area is seeking a Food & Beverage Development Technologist to support development and launch of new products. The role welcomes recent graduates in food science/technology with some NPD experience.

You will collaborate with technical, production and commercial teams to ensure safety, quality and customer requirements are met. You will help test, sample, and evaluate products, maintain specs and documentation, and work with suppliers on ingredients and

Qualifications

• Experience in food or beverage development or related technical roles.
• Recent graduates in food science/food technology encouraged to apply.
• NPD experience is a plus.
• Flavouring experience helpful for beverages.
• Organised, curious and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing and refinement of new and existing products.
• Prepare samples and organise product trials, tastings and evaluations.
• Maintain accurate product specifications, records and development documentation.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams on ingredients, processes and product performance.
• Help ensure products meet food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food development

NPD experience

Graduate-ready

Education

Food science degree

Job description

Food & Beverage Development Technologist
Location: Surrounding area of Bristol | £32,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience

We’re looking for a Food & Beverage Development Technologist to join a growing team in the Bristol area.This is a great opportunity for an experienced food professional, but applications are also welcome from recent food science or food technology graduates—ideally with some experience in new product development (NPD).
You’ll support the development and improvement of food and beverage products, helping take ideas from concept through to launch.You’ll work with colleagues across technical, production and commercial teams to ensure products meet quality, safety and customer requirements.
Key responsibilities

• Support the development, testing and refinement of new and existing products.
• Prepare samples and organise product trials, tastings and evaluations.
• Maintain accurate product specifications, records and development documentation.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams on ingredients, processes and product performance.
• Help ensure products meet food safety, quality and regulatory requirements

You will have:

• Experience in food or beverage development, NDP or a related technical role is welcome.
• Be a recent graduates in food science, food technology or a similar subject are encouraged to apply.
• Some NDP experience would be an advantage.
• Flavouring experience would be helpful, particularly in food or beverage applications.
• You’re organised, curious and comfortable working collaboratively.

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