Food Product Developer

The Compleat Food Group; Redhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Product Developer to join their NPD team in Redhill. The role involves developing new products and adapting existing ones to meet customer needs, while ensuring quality and commercial targets. Candidates should have a background in food product development and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working / flexible 4 day week available

33 days annual leave

Pension match 4%/4%

Free on-site parking

Employee Volunteering Days

Online and High-street retailer discount scheme

Employee well-being support

Charity Initiatives and Team events

24/7 Access to Grocery Aid

Qualifications

• 3+ years in retail or FMCG development role.
• Experience in supermarket own label and food product development.
• Strong customer facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop products on time and budget for customers.
• Build ideas and support new projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication Skills

Planning

Organisation

Project Management

Analytic Skills

Numeracy Skills

Attention to Detail

Presentation Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Food Based Degree

Job description

Product Developer

We have a new opportunity for a Product Developer to join our brilliant New Product Development (NPD) team based in Redhill!

Who We Are

At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront.

Location: Redhill, RH1 3AS

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 17:00, Friday, 8:30 – 16:00 (flexible 4 day week considered)

Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE

Purpose: To develop new and adapt existing products to meet customer and branded briefs which deliver commercial targets and are successfully scaled up to production.

Your Duties Will Include

• Responsible for developing products on time and to budget for the customer.
• Build ideas, support new projects and actively participate in internal and external innovation sessions.
• First point of contact for customers, building positive pro-active relationships with customer product development teams.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure feasibility of products that are developed in line with company and customer strategy.
• Lead product presentations
• Work with teams to solve issues including scalability and sustainability
• Ensure product recipes meet appropriate food quality standards alongside commercial targets and within brand standards.
• Create and ensure accurate NPD paperwork.
• Ensure benchmarking is carried out accurately and comprehensively to present at internal and external presentations.
• Actively demonstrate passion for food and a good understanding of market and food trends.
• Travel to our UK manufacturing sites and abroad as required
  
  

Experience And Skills

• Supermarket own label and food product development experience
• Food Based Degree- desirable
• Passion for food essential
• Strong customer facing experience
• 3 years plus experience in retail or FMCG development role.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong planning, organisation and project management skills.
• Good analytic and numeracy skills
• Attention to detail
• Presentation skills
• Microsoft Office skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and abroad (driving licence essential)
  
  

Benefits To Include

• Hybrid working / flexible 4 day week available
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension match 4%/4%
• Free on-site parking
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
  
  

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to [e-mail] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.

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