NPD Technologist

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an NPD Technologist to join an innovative manufacturer in the FMCG sector. The role involves supporting sales through product solutions, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving product development. Ideal candidates will have experience in food or drink product development and a passion for innovation. Competitive salary up to £35,000 is offered along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

11% Pension Contribution

28 days holiday plus additional days during Christmas

Private Health Insurance

Death in Service benefit

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product development within food or drink.
• Self-motivated with project management ability.
• Strong understanding of recipe formulation and product stability.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and marketing with product application solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement within technical applications.
• Ensure compliance with product safety and legality.

Skills

Product development experience

Passion for food industry

Understanding of market trends

Project management

Job description

NPD Technologist

Location: Bristol

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

About the Company

Our client is a highly innovative manufacturer supplying products to the FMCG sector, including the food and drink industries. Due to ongoing growth, they are seeking an enthusiastic and creative NPD Technologist to join their team on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Sales and Marketing teams by providing product application solutions and samples in line with company briefs and timelines.
• Engage directly with customers and prospects, promoting innovation days and attending on-site visits.
• Drive continuous improvement within the technical applications function.
• Assist in the implementation of product safety, quality, and legality requirements.
• Collaborate with the Sales team 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 compliance with legislation regarding additives and flavourings, guaranteeing all products are legal and safe.
• Oversee the preparation and dispatch of customer samples, ensuring suitability and quality.
• Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
• Contribute to the achievement of departmental KPIs.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in product development — ideally within food or drink — with a focus on innovation, recipe formulation, and product stability (shelf life, texture, and flavour).
• A strong passion for the food industry, shown through professional or personal experience.
• Excellent understanding of current market trends and product positioning.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage and deliver projects independently.

Salary & Benefits

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

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