NPD Assistant

Rapid Personnel; Newbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm based in Newbury is seeking an NPD Assistant. This crucial role involves managing raw materials, supporting product developers, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards. Candidates should have a degree in food development or technology and possess strong attention to detail. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a salary of up to £26,000. Benefits include company events and a health and wellbeing programme.

Benefits

Company events

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a consistent approach to food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• At least 2 years in the food industry or food science is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage stocks of raw materials and packaging within the development kitchen.
• Assist product developers with the weighing of ingredients for samples.
• Ensure products meet quality requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Food hygiene practices

Education

Degree in food development/science or food technology

Job description

Rapid Personnel are partnered with one of the UK’s leading and most recognised food manufacturers, based in Newbury, recruiting for an NPD Assistant. This is a vital position within their overall operations, so we are seeking reliable and detail‑oriented applicants looking for long‑term work opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage stocks of raw materials and packaging within the development kitchen
• Decanting of raw materials and labelling
• Manage the inventory of ingredients in the outside chiller/freezer
• Assist and support the product developers with the weighing of ingredients for samples
• Organising own daily workload
• Ensure products are reviewed with the product developer to ensure quality requirements met
• Daily fridge and freezer temperature recording
• Daily calibration of the pH meter, regular cleaning of pH probes and ensuring in correct solution overnight
• Work with the product developers to ensure the kitchen remains clean and tidy at all times
• Assist the team in the packing of samples
• Record all product sample information such as pH during sample production
• Transfer stock of ingredients to NPD in the unity system
• Place orders for finished stock from the warehouse

Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate a consistent approach to food hygiene and health & safety procedures throughout the workplace
• Degree in food development/science or food technology
• At least 2 years in the food industry or in food science – desirable
• Strong attention to detail and organised

Hours & Pay

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Salary up to £26,000
• Company events
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On‑site parking

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click ‘apply’ today and the team will be in touch to discuss further.