NPD Technologist

Hunter Selection Ltd; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Life assurance cover worth 2x annual薪?

Complimentary hot and cold beverages

Subsidised on-site food options

Competitive company pension scheme

Paid volunteering days

Comprehensive health and wellbeing

Exclusive employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Hunter Selection Ltd in Somerset is seeking an experienced NPD Process Technologist to translate product concepts into scalable factory processes, while upholding quality and food safety.

You will lead product and process trials from concept through to launch, manage factory trials and documentation, and collaborate with Technical, Operations, Quality and Commercial teams to deliver successful projects.

Qualifications

• Food Science, Food Technology, or related qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in food manufacturing, NPD, or process development.
• Strong project management, planning, and organisational skills.
• HACCP Level 2/3 qualified (or equivalent knowledge).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about food innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead product and process trials from concept through to launch.
• Manage factory trials, first productions, and process validation activities.
• Create and maintain accurate trial documentation, blend sheets, specifications, and quality records.
• Liaise with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate pre-trial meetings, sensory evaluations, shelf-life assessments, and launch reviews.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, allergen controls, and site procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Food Science or Food Technology qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

NPD Technologist (EH28378) Shepton Mallet, England

NPD Process Technologist

Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Employee referral bonus scheme, Generous annual leave entitlement, Life assurance cover worth 2x annual salary, Complimentary hot and cold beverages on site, Subsidised food options available through on-site vending, Competitive company pension scheme, Paid volunteering days to support causes that matter to you, Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme, including access to virtual GP services, Exclusive employee discounts with a wide range of leading retailers, Free on-site parking

We are seeking an experienced NPD Process Technologist to support the development and launch of innovative food products within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with Technical, Operations, Quality, and commercial teams, you will be responsible for translating product concepts into efficient, scalable factory processes while ensuring quality, food safety, and customer requirements are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product and process trials from concept through to launch.
• Manage factory trials, first productions, and process validation activities.
• Create and maintain accurate trial documentation, blend sheets, specifications, and quality records.
• Liaise with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate pre-trial meetings, sensory evaluations, shelf-life assessments, and launch reviews.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, allergen controls, and site procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

About You

• Food Science, Food Technology, or related qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in food manufacturing, NPD, or process development.
• Strong project management, planning, and organisational skills.
• HACCP Level 2/3 qualified (or equivalent knowledge).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about food innovation.

What You'll Bring

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and product development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Commercial awareness and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Life assurance cover worth 2x annual salary
• Complimentary hot and cold beverages on site
• Subsidised food options available through on-site vending
• Competitive company pension scheme
• Paid volunteering days to support causes that matter to you
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme, including access to virtual GP services
• Exclusive employee discounts with a wide range of leading retailers
• Free on-site parking