Product Developer

Lucy Walker Recruitment; Leeds; Híbrido; GBP 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

Life insurance

25 days annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Lucy Walker Recruitment Limited is seeking a passionate Product Developer to join a dynamic Own Brand Product Development team in Leeds. You will work across ambient food categories, turning innovative ideas into commercially successful products while safeguarding quality, nutrition information and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with Product Managers and cross-functional partners to develop new products, manage timelines and deliver on specifications for a fast-paced retail

Formación

• Experience in food manufacturing, retail or related environment.
• Degree or equivalent in food, nutrition or related discipline.
• Experience in food and drink product development with quality focus.
• Commercial awareness and passion for meeting customer needs.
• Knowledge of food legislation, labelling, nutrition and specs.

Responsabilidades

• Support development and delivery of own-brand ambient products across categories.
• Work with Product Managers to drive quality, innovation and cost savings.
• Manage product development projects to hit milestones on time.
• Review and approve specifications, tender docs and supplier submissions.
• Coordinate tenders and support quality reviews and market assessments.
• Ensure labelling, nutrition and specs meet legal requirements.
• Collaborate with trading, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver briefs.
• Monitor market trends and opportunities for new products.

Conocimientos

Project management

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Educación

Degree in food/nutrition

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Product packaging specs systems

Descripción del empleo

Product Developer - Food & Drink

Location: Leeds

Salary: £30,000-£40,000 per annum

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

Working pattern: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, with hybrid working available

Ready to bring your food product development ideas to life?

We're looking for a passionate and commercially minded Product Developer to join a dynamic Own Brand Product Development team, working across a range of ambient food categories.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, has a keen eye for quality and enjoys turning innovative ideas into successful products that meet customer expectations.

Working closely with Product Managers and cross-functional teams, you'll play a key role in developing new products, driving quality improvements and ensuring products are delivered on time, to specification and in line with relevant legislation.

The Role

As Product Developer, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development and delivery of innovative own-brand food products across ambient categories.
• Working closely with Product Managers to drive product quality, innovation and cost-saving initiatives.
• Managing product development projects and ensuring key milestones are achieved within agreed timescales.
• Reviewing and approving product specifications, tender documentation and supplier submissions.
• Coordinating tenders and supporting product quality reviews and market reviews.
• Ensuring product labelling, nutrition information and specifications meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Working collaboratively with trading teams, suppliers and wider stakeholders to deliver customer-focused product briefs.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor ranges and customer needs to identify opportunities for new products and improvements.
• Ensuring suppliers adhere to company policies and required quality standards throughout the development process.

About You

We'd love to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience within food manufacturing, food retail, food technology or a similar food-related environment.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in food, nutrition or a related discipline.
• Experience in food and drink product development, with a strong understanding of quality and technical requirements.
• Commercial awareness and a genuine passion for delivering products that meet customer needs.
• Knowledge of food legislation, labelling, nutrition and product specifications.
• An understanding of market trends, competitor activity and emerging product opportunities.
• Excellent organisation, project management and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with product and packaging specification systems would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £30,000-£40,000.
• 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Hybrid working.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension contributions.
• Life insurance worth four times your annual salary.
• The opportunity to work on exciting product development projects within a leading retail environment.