NPD Process & Development Technologist

b3 jobs ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ambient product manufacturer is seeking an NPD Process Technologist to enhance factory processes and meet customer expectations. The role involves managing product trials, supporting continuous improvements, and ensuring effective documentation. Candidates should have an HNC/HND in Food Science and at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology required.
• At least 1 year of experience in an NPD or Process role.

Responsibilities

• Manage approved concepts from factory launch, coordinating trials and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain process documentation.
• Assist in developing early-stage samples and support development kitchen tasks.

Skills

Numerical abilities

Analytical abilities

Planning skills

Coordination skills

Education

HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology

Job description

This range is provided by b3 jobs ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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We are looking for a talented NPD Process Technologist 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 & Development Technologist job

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

Key tasks

1. Manage approved concepts from factory launch, coordinating trials, feasibility checks, and process documentation. Ensure product data (e.g., reheat, quality standards) is captured and systems are updated.
2. Support continuous improvement initiatives by trialling new materials, equipment, and processes. Contribute to product quality upgrades, HACCP systems, and maintain process documentation.
3. Assist in developing early-stage samples, checking nutritional values, completing NPD paperwork, and supporting co-pack projects. Apply functional ingredients and support development kitchen tasks.
4. Work closely with teams, customers, and management. Represent the company professionally, support strong communication, and uphold company ethics and standards.

About You

1. The successful candidate should possess a minimum HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology.
2. At least 1 year of experience within an NPD or Process role, which may have been gained via an industry placement.
3. Strong numerical and analytical abilities, coupled with good planning and coordination skills.

The NPD Process & Development Technologist role (ref: 8881) offers a salary of £28,000 - £30,000, depending on experience.

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

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

Alternate job titles

Process Technologist | Development Technologist | Development Process Technologist | Process NPD Technologist | Food Manufacturing Development Jobs

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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