NPD Technologist

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

Job summary

A leading company in product manufacturing is seeking an NPD Technologist to join their team. This permanent role offers an opportunity to support innovation and product safety while working closely with sales and marketing teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for food, proven experience in product development, and a comprehensive understanding of market trends. Competitive salary with excellent benefits is included.

Benefits

11% Pension

28 days holiday plus additional days at Christmas

Private Health Insurance

Death in Service scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product development focusing on innovation.
• Strong passion for the food industry, both personally and professionally.
• Excellent understanding of market trends and product positioning.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales and marketing team with product application solutions.
• Engage with customers promoting innovation days and off-site visits.
• Ensure compliance with legislation regarding additives and flavourings.

Skills

Innovation

Recipe Development

Product Stability

Market Trends Understanding

Project Management

Job description

Job Description

NPD Technologist
Bristol
£28-35,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

My Client is a highly innovative manufacturer of products supplied to FMCG environments including Food and Drink. They are currently seeking an NPD Technician who will join their team in a permanent role.
Main Responsibilities of the NPD Technologist:
·Support the Sales and marketing team through provision of product application solutions and samples in a timely manner in line with company opportunities and briefs
·Directly engage with prospects and customers promoting innovation days at and off-site customer visits
·Continuous improvement throughout the technical applications function
·Be involved in the implementation of product safety and legality
·Co-ordinate with Sales Team and Customers to achieve new business opportunities
·Enter formulations and applications data onto computer systems in line with the company's development process
·Ensure compliance of legislation regarding additives and flavourings and that they are legal and safe to use
·Oversee customer samples to ensure most appropriate samples are sent and are fit for purpose
·Ensure that internal and external customer expectations are always met
·Ensure departments KPI's are met
NPD Technologist / Development Technologist Experience / Qualifications Required:
·Proven experience in product development, focusing on innovation, recipe development and product stability (shelf life, texture, flavour enhancements).
·Strong passion for the food industry, demonstrated in both personal or professional settings.
·Excellent understanding of market trends and product positioning.
·Self-motivated and able to drive projects independently.
NPD Technologist Salary and Benefits
A salary of up to £35,000 DOE
·11% Pension
·28 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays) + 3 days holiday over Christmas when the site shuts down
·Private Health Insurance
·Death in Service scheme
·Working for a company that are very supportive to their workforce and who reward loyalty
This role is commutable from Bristol, Bath, Keynsham, Clutton, Pensford and surrounding areas

This role would suit a candidate seeking a role as an NPD technologist, New Product Technologist, Development Technologist, R&D Technologist, Applications Technologist

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