NPD Development Technologist - Food

ACS Business Performance Ltd; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food manufacturer in Hertfordshire is seeking an NPD Development Technologist to support product development from concept to launch. The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Science and 1-2 years' experience in an NPD role. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days annual leave, private health insurance, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in an NPD role.
• Genuine interest in food trends and product innovation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support NPD team in keeping products on critical path timelines.
• Implement and maintain product development documentation.
• Conduct organoleptic and shelf-life testing.

Skills

Food trends knowledge

Strong organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Numerical competency

Proactive, hands-on approach

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to take your product development skills to the next level? A leading global food manufacturer, headquartered in Hertfordshire, is seeking a driven and enthusiastic NPD Development Technologist to join their expanding team.

Our client has this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a global business that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth. You'll support the full product lifecycle—from concept to launch—while working closely with internal teams and external customers to deliver high-quality, commercially viable food products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the NPD team in keeping products on critical path timelines.
• Collaborate across departments and with external customers to ensure alignment.
• Implement and maintain product development documentation and processes.
• Write cooking and reheating instructions, and complete product attribute documentation.
• Conduct organoleptic and shelf‑life testing to validate product performance.
• Participate in taste panels, benchmarking sessions, and product quality reviews.
• Prepare samples for presentations and manage air freight logistics.
• Maintain a clean, well‑stocked development kitchen and manage raw material orders.
• Ensure timely completion of reports and administrative tasks.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Food Science or related field.
• 1‑2 years' experience in an NPD role.
• Genuine interest in food trends and product innovation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with good written and verbal skills.
• Numerically competent with solid Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach and ability to work independently.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (UK and internationally).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Contributory pension schemeLife assurance
• Private health insurance, healthcare cash plan, and employee assistance programme

Join a stable, forward‑thinking organisation that invests in its people and fosters a culture of innovation and inclusivity.