Product Developer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier in the food and nutrition sector is seeking a Product Developer to join their R&D team in Maidstone. This role offers the chance to work on innovative products from concept to launch, ensuring quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and over 2 years of experience in product development. Strong knowledge of ingredients and a passion for continuous improvement are essential. Competitive benefits include training & development and a flexible pay option.

Benefits

Training & development

Health cash plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus

Flexible pay options

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in product development.
• Strong knowledge of ingredients is essential.
• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver new products and formulations.
• Lead projects from scoping through to implementation.
• Stay ahead of ingredient trends and market innovations.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support trials, first productions, and technical approvals.

Skills

Product development

Ingredient knowledge

Innovation

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related field (BSc/MSc)

Job description

Product Developer

Location: Maidstone

Type: Full-time, Permanent + Hybrid working

A leading global supplier in the food and nutrition sector is seeking a Product Developer to join their R&D team. This role offers the chance to shape cutting‑edge products for some of the biggest names in the industry.

Why This Role?

Work on end-to-end product development from concept to launch.

Be at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in nutrition.

Enjoy strong benefits: training & development, health cash plan, subsidised gym membership, discretionary bonus, and flexible pay options.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and deliver new products and formulations.
• Lead projects from scoping through to implementation.
• Stay ahead of ingredient trends and market innovations.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support trials, first productions, and technical approvals.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field (BSc/MSc).
• 2+ years’ experience in product development.
• Strong knowledge of ingredients.
• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Interested in making an impact? Apply now and I will be in touch with more information.