Food Technologist

Job Title: Food Specifications Technologist

Location: Hull

Salary: Up to 35,000

Reporting to: NPD Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

• Bridge the gap between Product concept and launch
• Conduct factory trials
• Complete internal specifications and customer specifications in line with project timelines

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience within an NPD or Technical team in a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of writing specifications
• Ability to manage trial and launch phases of the NPD process
• Multitasking skills to work on multiple projects
• Completing customer specifications and maintaining existing specifications via relevant portals

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to present data clearly within reports
• Articulate and confident to challenge when necessary
• Proactive attitude and continuous improvement mindset

Other Duties:

• Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth transition of products from concept to launch
• Conduct factory trials and obtain relevant data
• Coordinate shelf-life testing, organoleptic assessments, and nutritional evaluations
• Create labels and stay up to date with labelling legislation to ensure compliance

Additional Responsibilities:

• Active contributor to the site team
• Host and attend meetings