NPI Technologist

Drnewitt; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A food innovation company in Enniskillen is seeking a hands-on NPI Technologist to support new product development. This role involves coordinating factory trials and validation testing to ensure product quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing, strong organisational skills, and a passion for food. If you are ready to shape the next generation of food products, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG is essential.
• Strong grasp of food safety and health & safety standards.
• Proactive attitude with attention to detail is required.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development from kitchen sample to commercial launch.
• Coordinate and manage factory trials ensuring accurate results.
• Maintain documentation and data from trials accurately.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG

Strong organisational skills

Data handling skills

Culinary awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualifications in food science or process technology

Level 2 Food Safety and Health & Safety training

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about food innovation and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? I'm looking for a hands‑on, detail-driven NPI Technologist to help turn exciting new food concepts into successful market-ready products.

The Role

As part of my clients dynamic R&D team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the launch of new products from concept through to full production. You’ll coordinate factory trials, manage validation testing, and ensure every product meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

You’ll collaborate closely with production, technical, procurement, and engineering teams to make sure every new idea not only tastes great, but works brilliantly on the factory floor.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting new product development from kitchen sample to commercial launch
• Coordinating and running factory trials, ensuring accurate and timely results
• Managing samples for shelf life, nutritional, and cooking validation testing
• Organising product submissions for customer approvals
• Maintaining clear, accurate documentation and data from trials
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, yields, and efficiencies
• Working cross‑functionally to solve problems and deliver continuous improvement

About You

You’re a team player who’s curious, proactive, and thrives on learning. You’ll bring:

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG (essential)
• A solid grasp of food safety and health & safety standards
• Strong organisational and data handling skills
• A practical, “get‑it‑done” attitude and great attention to detail
• Culinary awareness and a genuine passion for food

Relevant qualifications in food science, process technology, or a similar field are ideal, and Level 2 Food Safety and Health & Safety training would be beneficial.

If you’re ready to develop your career in food manufacturing and play a key role in shaping the next generation of products, I’d love to hear from you so please apply.

(please note, unfortunately my client is unable to support candidates needed sponsorship or on a PSW visa)