NPD Technologist - Bread

Drnewitt; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Job summary

Drnewitt is seeking a passionate baker or bakery graduate to move from making products to developing them within a growing food manufacturer. You will work with experienced NPD professionals, suppliers and customers to bring bakery concepts from concept through to supermarket shelves.

You will create new bakery concepts, test ingredients and technologies, and produce prototypes in development kitchens while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Has at least 12 months' bakery experience or a bakery qualification.
• Loves baking and enjoys experimenting with ingredients.
• Wants to learn and develop a long-term career in food manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills and enjoys working with people.

Responsibilities

• Creating exciting new bakery concepts from scratch.
• Testing new ingredients and baking technologies.
• Working hands-on in the development kitchen producing prototypes.
• Improving existing recipes to enhance quality, reduce waste and improve cost.
• Collaborating with Procurement, Technical, Production and Commercial teams.
• Presenting new ideas to internal teams and customers.
• Supporting factory trials and seeing products launched into production.

Skills

Bakery experience

Creativity

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Food Science / Food Technology

Job description

Job Description

Passionate Baker? Ready to Shape the Future of Bakery?

R&D Technologist | £30,000–£40,000 | Food Manufacturing

Have you spent time in a bakery and wondered what comes next?

This is your chance to take your hands‑on baking skills and build a career creating the next generation of bakery products for some of the biggest names in food.

We're looking for a passionate baker or bakery graduate who is naturally curious, loves experimenting with ingredients and wants to move from making products to developing them.

This is an incredible opportunity to join a growing, innovative food manufacturer where you'll work alongside experienced NPD professionals, suppliers and customers to bring exciting new products from concept through to supermarket shelves.

What you'll be doing

Creating exciting new bakery concepts from scratch

Testing new ingredients and baking technologies

Working hands‑on in the development kitchen producing prototypes

Improving existing recipes to enhance quality, reduce waste and improve cost

Collaborating with Procurement, Technical, Production and Commercial teams

Presenting new ideas to internal teams and customers

Supporting factory trials and seeing your products launched into production

We're looking for someone who…

• Has at least 12 months' bakery experience or a bakery qualification
• Loves baking and enjoys experimenting with ingredients
• Is naturally creative and full of ideas
• Wants to learn and develop a long‑term career in food manufacturing
• Enjoys solving problems and thinking differently
• Is organised and can manage multiple projects
• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys working with people

A Food Science or Food Technology qualification would be advantageous but isn't essential if you have strong bakery knowledge and the right attitude.

What's in it for you?

• Salary of £30,000–£40,000 depending on experience
• A genuine route into product development and innovation
• Learn from experienced NPD and R&D professionals
• Work with cutting‑edge bakery ingredients and technologies
• See your ideas become products sold in the market
• Join a business that values creativity, curiosity and continuous improvement

If you're passionate about baking and ready to turn that passion into an exciting career in food innovation, we'd love to hear from you.