NPD Chocolate Technologist Apprentice

Kinnerton Confectionery; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

4% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance x4 salary

Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare

Job summary

Kinnerton Confectionery in Fakenham is offering an NPD Technologist Apprentice role within our busy NPD team. You will help bring innovative chocolate and confectionery concepts to life for major retailers and brands like NOMO and Kinnerton Kids.

The formal learning will be delivered by Lincoln University Centre of Food Manufacturing. Youll work 37.5 hours weekly with a starting salary and clear progression to £33,000 on successful completion.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade 4 (or equivalent) required.
• Interest in food manufacturing and chocolate product development.
• Practical experience in confectionery manufacturing beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new confectionery products for NOMO, Kinnerton Kids and retailer ranges.
• Assist projects from concept to launch and post-launch review.
• Participate in factory trials, product testing and sensory evaluations.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, Quality, Procurement, Commercial and Marketing teams.
• Learn how product development balances creativity, safety, quality, cost and capability.
• Review customer feedback, market insights and retailer requirements.

Skills

Strong organisational

Time management

Good communication

Willingness to learn

MS Office proficient

Education

GCSE English & Maths (grade 4)

Food Technologist Level 3 Apprenticeship

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Kinnerton Confectionery in Fakenham is offering an NPD Technologist Apprentice role within our busy NPD team. You will help bring innovative chocolate and confectionery concepts to life for major retailers and brands like NOMO and Kinnerton Kids.

The formal learning will be delivered by Lincoln University Centre of Food Manufacturing. Youll work 37.5 hours weekly with a starting salary and clear progression to £33,000 on successful completion.