NPD Technologist

The People Co. / Develop Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Co. in the United Kingdom is seeking an NPD Technologist to drive new product development, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and collaborate across Production, Technical, Sales and Supply Chain teams.

You will develop recipes, test ingredients, review packaging, and support supplier approvals and technical audits while maintaining records and contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment, ideally within Technical, NPD or Quality functions.
• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biology or related discipline.
• Experience managing product specifications, technical documentation and compliance records.
• Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development projects from concept through to launch, including recipe development and product improvements.
• Research consumer trends, market developments and emerging technologies to identify new product opportunities.
• Conduct product and raw material testing, review results and ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate new product launches and ensure all technical documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain supplier specifications, technical records, compliance documentation and customer portals.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Analytical skills

Communication & stakeholder management

IT systems literacy

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Food Science / Food Technology

Job description

Are you a passionate foodie with a flair for innovation and a keen eye for technical detail? We're working with a growing food business looking to appoint a NPD Technologist to play a pivotal role in bringing exciting new products to market while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality and compliance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious food professional who enjoys working across New Product Development, Technical, Production, Sales and Supply Chain teams. You'll be at the centre of product innovation, supporting everything from concept creation and recipe development through to product launches, technical compliance and supplier engagement.

Key Accountabilities

• Support new product development projects from concept through to launch, including recipe development and product improvements.
• Research consumer trends, market developments and emerging technologies to identify new product opportunities.
• Conduct product and raw material testing, review results and ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate new product launches and ensure all technical documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Manage product development sessions, including organoleptic assessments of ingredients and finished products.
• Review and approve packaging, artwork and product information in line with legislation and customer requirements.
• Maintain supplier specifications, technical records, compliance documentation and customer portals.
• Support supplier approval activities, questionnaires and technical audits.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues, customer enquiries and complaints, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Work closely with Production, Technical, Sales and Supply Chain teams to deliver successful projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate food safety and quality systems, identifying opportunities to strengthen performance and compliance.
• Help identify alternative ingredients and suppliers that improve performance, quality and cost efficiency.

People Profile

We're keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:

• Experience within a food manufacturing environment, ideally within Technical, NPD or Quality functions.
• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biology or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience managing product specifications, technical documentation and compliance records.
• Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical and detail-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships across customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• A genuine passion for food, flavour trends and product innovation.
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to take ownership and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong IT and systems literacy.
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

We regret we cannot offer visa sponsorship and can only consider candidates who hold right to work in the UK.

Due to a high volume of responses, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you have not had a response within one week, we are sorry to say your application has not been successful on this occasion.