NPD Technologist / Food Graduate

Drnewitt; Leek; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Drnewitt is seeking an ambitious NPD Technologist or Food Science Graduate with a placement year to join our innovative ingredients business. This role focuses on developing new ingredient concepts and supporting product innovation across multiple food categories.

You will conduct trials, evaluate products, assist with formulation, and collaborate with technical, commercial and manufacturing teams to deliver clear recommendations and robust reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related discipline.
• NPD experience gained through a placement year or commercial role.
• Passion for food innovation and product development.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, inquisitive and eager to learn.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of new ingredient and food product concepts.
• Conducting trials, product evaluations and benchmarking activities.
• Assisting with recipe formulation and optimisation.
• Working closely with technical, commercial and manufacturing teams.
• Analysing trial data and producing clear reports and recommendations.
• Keeping up to date with food trends, innovation and emerging ingredients.

Skills

NPD experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Food science background

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science/related

Job description

Job Description

Are you an ambitious NPD Technologist or Food Science Graduate with a placement year under your belt and a passion for food innovation?

We're recruiting for a unique opportunity to join a highly innovative ingredients business, working at the forefront of product development and ingredient functionality. This is an excellent chance to develop your technical expertise while supporting the creation of exciting solutions for some of the food industry's best-known manufacturers and brands.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the development of new ingredient and food product concepts.
• Conducting trials, product evaluations and benchmarking activities.
• Assisting with recipe formulation and optimisation.
• Working closely with technical, commercial and manufacturing teams.
• Analysing trial data and producing clear reports and recommendations.
• Keeping up to date with food trends, innovation and emerging ingredients.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related discipline.
• NPD experience gained through a placement year or commercial role.
• Passion for food innovation and product development.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, inquisitive and eager to learn.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Why Apply?

• Genuine opportunity to develop a successful NPD career.
• Exposure to cutting-edge ingredient innovation.
• Supportive and highly experienced team.
• Varied, hands-on role with excellent development prospects.
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects across multiple food categories.

This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate looking to accelerate their NPD career or a junior technologist seeking broader exposure within a truly innovative food ingredients environment.