NPD Technologist: Flavor Innovator, Hands-on R&D, Travel

Zest Recruitment Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Recruitment Group is supporting a well-established food manufacturer in Milton Keynes to recruit a curious and driven Development Technologist for their NPD team.

From concept to handover you will help manage a busy pipeline of innovation, NPD and EPD projects, prototype with development chefs, run factory trials, gather data and ensure allergens are treated with care. Travel to other sites is required and a full UK driving licence and own car are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK food-related degree.
• Some experience in food manufacturing is desirable.
• Willingness to travel across sites.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy pipeline of innovation, NPD and EPD projects.
• Prototype alongside development chefs and run factory trials.
• Gather data and analyse results to inform recipes and benchmarks.
• Lead trials and build recipes from scratch while keeping up with food trends.

Skills

Curious mindset

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Food industry passion

Education

UK food-related degree

Job description

Zest Recruitment Group is supporting a well-established food manufacturer in Milton Keynes to recruit a curious and driven Development Technologist for their NPD team.

From concept to handover you will help manage a busy pipeline of innovation, NPD and EPD projects, prototype with development chefs, run factory trials, gather data and ensure allergens are treated with care. Travel to other sites is required and a full UK driving licence and own car are essential.