Product Development Assistant - Food Innovation & Launch Support

Pilgrim's Europe; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an Assistant Development Technologist for our Craigavon site to support the creation, development and launch of innovative new products. The role collaborates with Product Development Managers, Senior Technologists and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and to specification.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a passion for food innovation and product development.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Good IT skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with the confidence to use initiative.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and gain the trust of colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support Product Development Managers, Senior Technologists and Technologists in delivering innovation and development projects.
• Prepare kitchen concepts and product samples to agreed specifications.
• Order ingredients and raw materials required for development work.
• Raise sample requests and complete all associated documentation accurately.
• Ensure samples are correctly labelled and include relevant cooking instructions and supporting information.
• Maintain high standards of communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Keep kitchen and work areas clean, organised, and audit-ready.
• Manage individual project work and meet agreed deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively with Commercial, Operations, Technical, Process, Packaging, and other key teams to support successful product launches.
• Assist with customer visits, supplier meetings, factory trials, and corporate events where required.
• Produce accurate cooking instruction guidelines.
• Keep work plans up to date and ensure all assigned tasks are completed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisation

IT skills

Attention to detail

Independent and teamwork

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an Assistant Development Technologist for our Craigavon site to support the creation, development and launch of innovative new products. The role collaborates with Product Development Managers, Senior Technologists and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and to specification.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.