NPD Technologist

MorePeople; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the ready-to-eat category is looking for an NPD Technologist to bridge development and production. The role involves leading product trials, ensuring quality and safety standards, and collaborating with multiple teams. This position offers hybrid working, excellent staff benefits, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Medicash for dental, optical & wellbeing treatments

Wagestream for instant access to earned pay

Staff events & bonus scheme

Subsidised canteen & free fruit Wednesdays

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience taking products from trial to factory launch.
• Understanding of food safety, shelf-life & quality standards.
• HACCP Level 2 certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead product factory trials for industrialization.
• Conduct R&D projects and raw material assessments.
• Liaise with high-profile customers.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Quality standards understanding

Communication

Education

Degree/HND in Food Tech/Science

HACCP Level 2

Job description

NPD Technologist

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm | Hybrid working available

Do you thrive on bringing new food products to life?

Ready to turn cutting-edge ideas into supermarket-ready products?

Our Client is a leader in the innovative ready-to-eat category and is seeking a driven and detail-oriented NPD Technologist to join their passionate team.

What You’ll Do

As the crucial link between development kitchen and production floor, you’ll lead the transition from concept to launch, ensuring products meet top-tier quality, shelf-life and commercial targets. Your work will directly support the delivery of customer-ready, innovative solutions in fresh food.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead product factory trials and ensure smooth industrialisation

Conduct R&D projects and raw material assessments

Collaborate across Packaging, Technical, Production, and more

Support equipment trials and recipe optimisation

Liaise with high-profile customers and attend NPD meetings

Drive continuous improvement in production processes

What We’re Looking For

Experience taking products from trial to factory launch

Strong knowledge of food safety, shelf-life & quality standards

Degree/HND in Food Tech/Science (desirable)

HACCP Level 2 (essential) & Level 3 Food Safety (desirable)

Confident communicator with FMCG technical background

What they Offer

Medicash – claim back on dental, optical & wellbeing treatments

Wagestream – access earned pay instantly

L&D support and management development

Staff events & bonus scheme

Free on-site parking (EV points available!)

Subsidised canteen & free fruit Wednesdays

Modern offices, supportive team, real progression

Ready to shape the future of fresh food?

Apply today and take your next step in your career, for a confidential chat please call [e-mail]