Food Product Development Assistant – Launch & Innovation

Pilgrim's Europe; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Development Technologist at our Craigavon site to support creation, development and launch of new products. You will collaborate with Product Development Managers and cross-functional teams to drive timely, accurate project delivery.

The role requires attention to detail, organisational skills and a passion for food innovation. Travel and UK driving may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a passion for food innovation and product development.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Good IT skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with the confidence to use initiative.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and gain the trust of colleagues.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally for business requirements and training.

Responsibilities

• Support Product Development Managers, Senior Technologists and Technologists in delivering innovation and development projects.
• Prepare kitchen concepts and product samples to agreed specifications.
• Order ingredients and raw materials required for development work.
• Raise sample requests and complete all associated documentation accurately.
• Ensure samples are correctly labelled and include relevant cooking instructions and supporting information.
• Maintain high standards of communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Keep kitchen and work areas clean, organised, and audit-ready.
• Manage individual project work and meet agreed deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively with Commercial, Operations, Technical, Process, Packaging, and other key teams to support successful product launches.
• Assist with customer visits, supplier meetings, factory trials, and corporate events where required.
• Produce accurate cooking instruction guidelines.
• Keep work plans up to date and ensure all assigned tasks are completed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Self-motivation

Relationship building

Driving licence

Travel flexibility

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Development Technologist at our Craigavon site to support creation, development and launch of new products. You will collaborate with Product Development Managers and cross-functional teams to drive timely, accurate project delivery.

The role requires attention to detail, organisational skills and a passion for food innovation. Travel and UK driving may be required as part of the role.