Junior Food Product Development Technologist

Pilgrim's Europe; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Development Technologist at our Craigavon site to support the creation, development and launch of new products. You will assist with innovation, transfers from trials through to launch, and work closely with Product Development Managers and cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and a passion for food innovation.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload.
• Good IT skills and proficient in standard office software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with initiative and reliability.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Experience in a factory, food manufacturing, or product development environment beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support Product Development Managers and technologists in delivering development projects.
• Prepare kitchen concepts and samples to agreed specifications.
• Order ingredients and raw materials for development work.
• Raise sample requests and complete all documentation accurately.
• Label samples with cooking instructions and relevant information.
• Maintain high standard of communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Keep kitchen and work areas clean, organised and audit-ready.
• Manage individual project work and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Technical, Process, and Packaging teams for launches.
• Assist with customer visits, supplier meetings and factory trials.
• Produce accurate cooking instruction guidelines.
• Keep work plans up to date and ensure tasks are completed.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Driving licence

Travel flexibility

Education

Food industry qualification

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Development Technologist at our Craigavon site to support the creation, development and launch of new products. You will assist with innovation, transfers from trials through to launch, and work closely with Product Development Managers and cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.