NPD Technologist - Hybrid

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

Job summary

A respected food manufacturer in the UK is looking for an experienced NPD Food Technologist to join their innovative product development team. This hybrid role focuses on idea generation and recipe design, working closely with major food retailers from concept to launch. Candidates should have at least two years in a similar position and a food-related degree. The position offers a competitive salary range from £32,000 to £40,000, alongside benefits including 33 days of leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Christmas shutdown

Pension contribution at 5.5%

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a similar role within the food manufacturing industry.
• Organised individual within a fast-paced work environment.
• Passion for food and flavours with an innovative approach.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas and design recipes for new products.
• Interface with production teams and conduct factory trials.
• Conduct shelf-life assessments and liaise with customers.

Skills

Food innovation

Recipe design

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Food related degree

Job description

NPD Food 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 Food Technologist – Hybrid 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 job (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 – 5:00 pm 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.

The site is located in Sevenoaks, Kent and is commutable from Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead, Bromley, Croydon, Gravesend, Dartford, Redhill (Kent, East Sussex and Surrey).