NPD Technologist: Flavor Innovator & Trials Lead

Zest; Bierton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest, a well-established food manufacturer based near Milton Keynes, is seeking a curious and driven Development Technologist for their busy NPD team. This is an ideal role for someone early in their development career who wants hands-on involvement from idea to handover.

You will support a pipeline of innovation, NPD and EPD projects for a premium retail customer base. Travel to other sites and customers is required, a UK driving licence and your own car are essential, and visa applications

Qualifications

• UK food-related degree required.
• Some experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Willing to travel to other sites and customers.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy pipeline of innovation, NPD and EPD projects.
• Prototype with development chefs and run factory trials.
• Gather data and ensure allergen controls throughout.
• Develop recipes from scratch and run benchmarking panels.
• Travel to other sites and customers with a full UK driving licence.

Skills

Food development

NPD

Food manufacturing

Education

UK food-related degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Zest, a well-established food manufacturer based near Milton Keynes, is seeking a curious and driven Development Technologist for their busy NPD team. This is an ideal role for someone early in their development career who wants hands-on involvement from idea to handover.

You will support a pipeline of innovation, NPD and EPD projects for a premium retail customer base. Travel to other sites and customers is required, a UK driving licence and your own car are essential, and visa applications