NPD Technologist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A finely-tuned NPD Technologist position at Allscreens Nationwide Ltd offers an opportunity for a recent food science graduate or an experienced NPD/bakery technologist to drive new product development from ideation to launch.

You will lead factory trials, coordinate tasting panels, and ensure packaging feasibility while maintaining rigorous documentation. Kent-based role with a 38-hour week, paying £30,000–£40,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates in food science or related subject, or NPD/bakery technologist experience.
• Solid understanding of the NPD process from concept to launch.
• Ability to lead factory trials and ensure feasibility with packaging.

Responsibilities

• Manage NPD from concept to launch, including ideation and factory trials.
• Lead internal and external tasting panels and align outcomes with business goals.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet project requirements and maintain clear communication.
• Stay informed on trends, consumer behavior, and packaging processes.

Skills

NPD knowledge

Food science background

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Food Science degree

Bakery Technology background

Job description

The company is well-established and produces a fantastic range of high-quality products which are supplied to a variety of retailers all over the UK as well as through their own channels.

About the NPD Technologist job

The NPD Technologist role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has recently graduated from a food science or related subject or NPD/bakery technologist experience.

Key tasks

Manage NPD from concept to launch through ideation, leading factory trials and ensuring all products and packaging are feasible within factory capabilities aswell as keeping all supporting documentation regarding food safety logged accurately.

Lead internal and external tasting panels to assess product quality and work with cross-functional teams to align outcomes with business and consumer expectations as well as conducting kitchen and production trials and ongoing analysis of products.

Brief and collaborate with suppliers and partners to meet project requirements effectively, maintaining strong communication throughout development.

Stay informed on trends, consumer behaviour, and new opportunities, while applying a foundational understanding of packaging processes, materials.

About you

This role would be ideal for someone with a Food Science or Bakery and Patisserie Technology, or for an NPD/Bakery Technologist looking for their next career move.

You should have a solid understanding of the New Product Development (NPD) process—gained through previous experience in a similar role and the ability to confidently step into the role.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised and have a clear understanding of the NPD process from concept to launch. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop and progress their career in NPD.

The NPD Technologist job (ref:9034) is paying £30,000 - £40,000 according to your experience.

The role is a 38-hour working week, with a midday finish on Fridays.

The successful candidate shall ideally be Kent based. The site is commutable from Tenterden, Hythe, Folkestone, Ashford, New Romney, Lydd and surrounding areas.

Alternate Job Titles - New Product Development Technologist | NPD Technician | Food Product Developer | Food Product Development | Food Science Jobs | Food NPD Jobs