Graduate Development Technologist

Zest Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Leicestershire is offering two graduate positions for individuals who completed a UK food-related degree in 2024 or 2025. This opportunity allows graduates to join a structured NPD team, gaining practical experience and support for career development in the food industry. With responsibilities spanning innovation and collaboration across key functions, this role offers a solid foundation for a successful career.

Qualifications

• Completed a UK food-related degree in 2024 or 2025.
• Strong interest in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Join a structured NPD team and gain hands-on experience in product development.
• Collaborate with product development team for new product launches.
• Be involved in key technical functions and both retail and B2B accounts.
• Gain exposure across different business areas.

Skills

Proactive approach

Natural curiosity

Enthusiasm for food manufacturing

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

Relevant UK degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Job description

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates with a passion for food and an appetite for career development. We are working with a well-established and respected food manufacturer in Leicestershire, recognised for developing graduate talent and fast-tracking careers within the food industry. Two graduate positions are available for individuals who completed a UK food-related degree in 2024 or 2025.

These roles provide the chance to join a supportive and structured NPD team, gaining hands-on experience, mentoring from experienced professionals and close collaboration with the product development team to support innovation and new product launches. The positions offer genuine variety, with involvement across key technical functions, projects and both retail and B2B accounts. Graduates will gain valuable exposure to different areas of the business, building strong foundations for a successful career in the sector.

Responsibilities

• Join a structured NPD team and gain hands-on experience in product development and launches.
• Collaborate with the product development team to support innovation and new product launches.
• Be involved across key technical functions, projects and both retail and B2B accounts.
• Gain exposure to different areas of the business to build a solid foundation for a career in the sector.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant UK degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline (completed in 2024 or 2025).
• A proactive approach, natural curiosity and enthusiasm for the food manufacturing industry.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

How to apply

To apply, please contact Nicola on 01780 483 999 or email your CV to [e-mail].

Visa and eligibility

Please note: The company is unable to support visa applications for these roles. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK can be considered.

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