NPD Technologist

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Life assurance cover worth 2x annual-s

Complimentary hot and cold beverages

On-site vending with subsidised food

Competitive company pension scheme

Paid volunteering days

Health and wellbeing programme with Vg

Employee discounts with retailers

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Computerworld Personnel Ltd is recruiting an NPD Process Technologist at our Somerset site to support development and launch of innovative food products. You will translate concepts into scalable factory processes while ensuring quality, food safety, and customer requirements.

Working with Technical, Operations, Quality and Commercial teams, you will lead trials, manage documentation, and liaise with customers to deliver successful projects.

Qualifications

• Food science/technology qualification required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in food manufacturing, NPD, or process development.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• HACCP Level 2/3 knowledge or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office applications.

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

Manufacturing processes

Excel

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Food Science / Food Technology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NPD Process Technologist

Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset

£40,000 - £45,000

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.

Benefits

• £40,000 - £45,000
• 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

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.