NPD Technologist

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an NPD Technologist for a client in the FMCG sector. The successful candidate will manage product development, engage with customers, and ensure compliance with quality standards. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000 DOE, along with excellent benefits, including a pension contribution, private health insurance, and generous holiday allowances. Located in Bristol, suitable for commuting from surrounding areas.

Benefits

11% Pension Contribution

28 days holiday plus additional 3 days at Christmas

Private Health Insurance

Death in Service benefit

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product development within food or drink.
• Passion for the food industry through professional or personal experience.
• Excellent understanding of current market trends.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales and Marketing by providing product application solutions.
• Engage with customers and promote innovation days.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical applications.

Skills

Product development experience

Innovation and recipe formulation

Self-motivated project management

Understanding of food industry trends

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

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