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NPD Technologist

JR United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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GBP 28,000 - 35,000

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Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the FMCG sector is looking for an NPD Technician to join their innovative team. This permanent role involves supporting sales through product application solutions, engaging with customers, and ensuring compliance with product safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including private health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

11% Pension
28 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays)
Private Health Insurance
Death in Service scheme

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in product development and innovation.
  • Strong passion for the food industry.
  • Self-motivated with project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support Sales and marketing teams with product application solutions.
  • Engage with customers and promote innovation days.
  • Ensure compliance with product safety and legislation.

Skills

Product development
Innovation
Recipe development
Product stability
Market trends

Job description

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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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