NPD Technologist - Hybrid

b3 jobs; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food manufacturer in the UK is looking for an experienced NPD Technologist to enhance their product development team. This hybrid role offers a salary between £32,000 and £40,000 and involves working closely with major food retailers on innovative projects. The successful candidate will have a food-related degree, at least two years of relevant experience, and a passion for food. Benefits include 33 days of leave, a Christmas shutdown, and a pension contribution.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Pension contribution at 5.5%

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar role.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• High passion for food and flavors.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas and design recipes.
• Interfacing with production teams.
• Conduct shelf-life assessments.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing

Idea generation

Recipe design

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Education

Food related degree

Job description

NPD Technologist - Hybrid

This job is working for a very well-established and respected manufacturer that supplies to UK retailers and foodservice markets, as well as further food manufacturing. Always at the forefront of product development and innovation, they have continually invested in new facilities and the latest technologies.

About the NPD Technologist job

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced NPD Technologist to join an energetic, innovative, and friendly food product development team which has some exciting projects underway. This role will give you the opportunity to work closely with major food retailers and provides a fantastic opportunity to develop NPD from concept to launch.

• Idea generation, recipe design and arranging new materials as well as writing specifications.
• Interfacing with production teams and attending customer presentations, project meetings, and factory trials.
• Shelf‑life assessments and factory quality taste panels and generating ideas.
• Liaising with customers.
• Application work (cooking whilst always maintaining good housekeeping and cleanliness throughout workstations).

About you

• The successful candidate should have at least two years’ experience within a similar role in the food manufacturing industry as well as a food related degree.
• An organised individual within a fast‑paced working environment and a keen eye for detail.
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and quick to learn.
• A high passion for food and flavours with an open approach to innovation, processes, and concepts.
• An honest and open person who is an excellent team player and an excellent communicator at all levels.

More details

The NPD Food Technologist - Hybrid (ref: 8995) is paying £32,000 - £40,000 according to your experience.

The package includes 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), Christmas shutdown, and contribution to your pension at a rate of 5.5%.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with the flexibility to work at home on a regular basis which would be 2 days per week once the role has been established.

The site is in Kent and is commutable from Orpington, Dartford, Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead, Maidstone, Sevenoaks and surrounding areas.