NPD Technologist

AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise spécialisée dans les aliments préparés recherche un NPD Technologist passionné pour dynamiser ses lancements de produits frais. Le rôle implique la gestion de projets de développement, la coordination des essais et la garantie du respect des normes de qualité. Rejoignez une organisation innovante où vous pourrez réellement impacter le secteur des aliments préparés, en collaboration avec des clients de renom.

Qualifications

• Expérience en développement produit, de la conception au lancement.
• Certificat HACCP Niveau 2 requis; Niveau 3 bénéfique.
• Solide compréhension du secteur des aliments frais et préparés.

Responsibilities

• Conduire des projets de développement de nouveaux produits.
• Développer des procédures pour les recettes et superviser la préparation des produits.
• Coordonner les essais de production avec des équipes transversales.

Skills

End-to-end product development

Shelf-life understanding

Quality considerations

Coordination with teams

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology

Job description

Are you passionate about bringing fresh, innovative food products to life? Do you thrive on turning creative concepts into high-quality, retail-ready launches?

We have an exciting opportunity for an NPD Technologist to join a specialist, quality-driven business where your NPD expertise will shape the future of fresh, prepared foods.

The NPD Technologist will be the crucial link between the product development kitchen and the production line, ensuring new and redeveloped products meet shelf-life, quality, and commercial targets as they move from trials to factory production.

As NPD Technologist, you will lead research and development projects, coordinate production trials, and communicate outcomes clearly to all relevant teams. You will identify issues, recommend improvements, measure yield, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and customer standards.

NPD Technologist Key Responsibilities

• Lead new product development projects, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards
• Develop clear procedures for recipes and oversee product launch readiness
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to plan and manage factory and production trials
• Identify and trial new raw materials, supporting innovation and recipe improvements
• Conduct sensory, shelf-life, and microbiological assessments to validate product performance
• Liaise with internal teams for costing, documentation, and timely delivery of samples

NPD Technologist Key Requirements

• Experience in end-to-end product development, from concept through to launch
• Strong understanding of shelf-life, quality, and commercial considerations in a chilled, prepared food manufacturing environment
• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• HACCP Level 2 certification required; Level 3 Food Safety + Auditing qualifications beneficial
• Confident working with high-profile customers in a professional setting

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-care prepared food business known for quality and innovation. It is the perfect role for a passionate, creative foodie looking to make a real impact in the prepared food sector, working with major retail customers.

This is a UK-based position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to interview, if applicable.