NPD Technologist

manucomm recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A food industry manufacturer based in Bristol seeks a passionate NPD Technologist to support Sales and Marketing by developing innovative product application solutions. The role involves driving continuous improvement, ensuring product safety and quality standards, and engaging directly with customers. The ideal candidate has proven experience in product development, especially in food or drink, along with a strong passion for the industry. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000, with excellent benefits.

Benefits

11% Pension Contribution

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Private Health Insurance

Death in Service benefit

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product development, especially in food and drink.
• Demonstrable passion for the food industry.
• Strong understanding of market trends and product positioning.
• Ability to manage projects independently from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales and Marketing by developing product application solutions.
• Engage with customers, promoting innovation days.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical applications.
• Assist in maintaining product safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with teams to identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Product development

Recipe formulation

Product stability testing

Market trends understanding

Self-motivated

Job description

NPD Technologist

Location: Bristol
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

About the Company

Our client is an innovative and forward-thinking manufacturer supplying high-quality products to the FMCG sector, including the food and drink industries.As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a passionate and creative NPD Technologist to join their team on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Sales and Marketing teams by developing product application solutions and samples in line with company briefs and timelines.
• Engage directly with customers, promoting innovation days and attending on-site visits to showcase new concepts.
• Drive continuous improvement within the technical applications function.
• Assist with the implementation of product safety, quality, and legality standards.
• Collaborate with Sales teams and customers to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Enter formulations and application data accurately into company systems as part of the NPD process.
• Ensure full compliance with legislation on additives and flavourings, maintaining legal and safe products.
• Oversee the preparation and dispatch of customer samples, ensuring suitability and high quality.
• Maintain exceptional customer satisfaction, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
• Contribute to the achievement of departmental KPIs.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in product development (preferably in food or drink), including recipe formulation and product stability testing (shelf life, texture, flavour).
• Demonstrable passion for the food industry, whether through professional or personal projects.
• Strong understanding of market trends and product positioning.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to manage projects from concept to delivery independently.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £35,000 DOE
• 11% Pension Contribution
• 28 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays) plus 3 extra days during the Christmas shutdown
• Private Health Insurance
• Death in Service benefit
• Supportive, people-focused company culture with excellent long-term career prospects

Location

This role is commutable from Bristol, Bath, Keynsham, Clutton, Pensford, and surrounding areas.

Keywords

NPD Technologist | Development Technologist | New Product Technologist | R&D Technologist | Applications Technologist