Graduate NPD Technologist — Food Product Innovation

drnewitt.vincere.io; Northwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

drnewitt.vincere.io is recruiting a Graduate or Junior NPD Technologist for a mid Cheshire-based food manufacturer, offering exposure to the full product lifecycle, including concept, trials, and launches, with collaboration across technical, production, procurement and commercial teams.

Based near Northwich, the role emphasizes hands-on development, market research, factory trials, and presenting updates to retail customers, with clear opportunities for long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or related discipline.
• Industrial placement or internship in food manufacturing/NPD.
• Confident presenting products and project updates to retail customers.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, commercially aware and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new and existing food products from concept through to launch.
• Assist with recipe development, product benchmarking and market research.
• Organise and attend factory trials and production scale-ups.
• Prepare product submissions, specifications and technical documentation.
• Work closely with Technical, Production, Procurement and Commercial teams.
• Present products and project updates to retail customers and stakeholders.
• Monitor food trends and identify opportunities for innovation.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science / Food Technology / Nutrition

Job description

drnewitt.vincere.io is recruiting a Graduate or Junior NPD Technologist for a mid Cheshire-based food manufacturer, offering exposure to the full product lifecycle, including concept, trials, and launches, with collaboration across technical, production, procurement and commercial teams.

Based near Northwich, the role emphasizes hands-on development, market research, factory trials, and presenting updates to retail customers, with clear opportunities for long-term career progression.