NPD Process and Development Technologist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an NPD Process and Development Technologist to join a well-established ambient product manufacturer. You will work to ensure factory processes stay aligned with business needs and drive continual improvement across NPD activities.

The ideal candidate will hold an HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology, have strong numerical/analytical skills, and at least 1 year of experience (placements welcome).

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology required.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Good planning and coordinating skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage approved concepts to factory launch, coordinating trials, feasibility checks, and process documentation.
• Ensure product data (e.g. reheat, quality standards) is captured and systems are updated.
• Support continuous improvement by trialling new materials, equipment, and processes.
• Contribute to product quality upgrades, HACCP systems, and maintain process documentation.
• Help develop early-stage samples, check nutritional values, complete NPD paperwork, and assist co-pack projects.
• Apply functional ingredients and support development kitchen tasks.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical ability

Planning

Coordinating

Education

HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology

Job description

NPD Process and Development Technologist

NPD Process and Development Technologist

We are looking for a confident and outgoing food graduate to join a well-established progressive manufacturer. As a leading ambient product manufacturer, the business has seen substantial growth over the past decade, supplying major clients across the UK food retail, wholesale, and foodservice sectors.

About the NPD Process and Development Technologist job

As a Development Technologist, you will consistently ensure the effectiveness of factory processes aligns with business needs, consistently meeting, improving, and exceeding customer expectations.

Key tasks

Manage approved concepts to factory launch, coordinating trials, feasibility checks, and process documentation. Ensure product data (e.g. reheat, quality standards) is captured and systems are updated.

Support continuous improvement by trialling new materials, equipment, and processes. Contribute to product quality upgrades, HACCP systems, and maintain process documentation.

Help develop early-stage samples, check nutritional values, complete NPD paperwork, and assist co-pack projects. Apply functional ingredients and support development kitchen tasks.

Work closely with teams, customers, and management. Represent the company professionally, support strong communication, and uphold company ethics and standards.

About You

The successful candidate shall possess a minimum HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology with strong numerical and analytical ability teamed with good planning and coordinating skills.

One years’ experience is required, this could be a placement.

You must also have a valid driver's license and your own transportation.

The NPD and Development Technologist job (ref:9077) is paying £28,000.

The site is near Ashford and is commutable from Maidstone, Headcorn, Sittingbourne, Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood and surrounding towns.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, standard office hours.

Alternate job titles - Development Technologist | Development Process Technologist | Process NPD Technologist | Process NPD Jobs | Food Manufacturing Development Jobs