New Product Development (NPD) Technologist

Dean's; Huntly; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dean's in Huntly, Aberdeenshire is seeking an enthusiastic New Product Development (NPD) Technologist to join our team, helping take exciting new products from concept through to launch.

You should hold a degree in food science, be passionate about food, creative and flexible, with experience in developing biscuits, cakes and other baked goods. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in a relevant food science subject.
• Passionate about food and having a creative mind.
• Experience in developing biscuits, cakes, and other baked products.
• An ability to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the business.
• Be proactive and a good team player.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and an upbeat, professional manner.
• Be driven with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers and production teams to take new products from concept through to launch.
• Support the development of new products for own brand and branded customers.

Skills

Food science degree

Creative

Team player

Interpersonal

Attention to detail

Flexible

Biscuits experience

Education

Food science degree

Job description

Free UK delivery on orders over £20. Orders will be despatched within 5 days.

New Product Development (NPD) Technologist

Depot Road, Huntly, Aberdeenshire AB54 8JX

Competitive

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our NPD team. This team are responsible for working closely with customers and production teams to take exciting new products from concept through to launch. You will be involved in supporting the development of new products for both own brand and branded customers.

You should be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

• Qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in a relevant food science subject.
• Passionate about food and having a creative mind.
• Experience in developing biscuits, cakes, and other baked products.
• An ability to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the business.
• Be proactive and a good team player.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and an upbeat, professional manner.
• Be driven with excellent attention to detail.

A competitive salary and benefits package is being offered for this position.

Section 5 - Recruitment Policy

It is the policy of Dean's to treat job applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, disability, race, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, ethnic origin, colour, nationality or national origin. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and the Disability Equality Duty in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), where you have a disability and you meet the essential criteria for the post, we will apply the provisions of the DDA 1995. (A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect on a person's ability to carry out notmal day-to-day tasks).

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