Product Development Co-ordinator

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Limited; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Folkestone is seeking a candidate for a temporary role in product development. You will lead product updates, work with technical documentation, and assist R&D teams. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry and over 3 years of product development experience. The role offers competitive salary, health cash plan, and other benefits after permanent placement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus (4%)

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance (4x base salary)

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in product development and/or project coordination.
• Experience in healthcare or personal care products (formulation/testing).
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate product updates after launch.
• Collect and organize technical documentation for market launches.
• Write and review technical reports and development plans.

Skills

Product development experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related science

Tools

SAP PLM

Job description

Ref: CP7165 Salary: £Excellent Contract Type: Temporary Location: Folkestone

Location: Folkestone, Kent

Department: R&D – Technical Service – Product Development

Reporting to: Senior Development Chemist – Technical Service

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and coordinate product updates after launch, including changes to materials, packaging and manufacturing sites.
• Collect and organize technical documentation (safety data, claims, manufacturing details) to support global market launches.
• Work with the Global Regulatory team on product registrations and approvals.
• Support R&D and manufacturing teams with process and testing changes.
• Write and review technical reports, protocols, and development plans.
• Manage in-house and outsourced testing activities.
• Enter product and raw material specifications into SAP PLM.
• Share project updates and keep stakeholders informed.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Chemistry (or a closely related science).
• 3+ years’ experience in product development and/or project coordination.
• Experience in healthcare or personal care products (formulation/testing).
• Great communication and teamwork skills – confident working cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Proactive, solutions-driven and detail-focused.
• Knowledge of Medical Device regulations (nice to have, not essential).

What’s in it for You?

This role is being offered on a long term temporary bases with no end date.

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• 4% company performance bonus (Once permanent)
• Health Cash Plan (HealthShield) (Once permanent)
• Life Assurance (4x base salary) (Once Permanent)
• 24 days holiday (plus buy/sell up to 3 days) + 8 bank holidays
• Office-based, Monday to Friday (39 hours per week)

Why You’ll Love It Here

This role offers variety, ownership, and the chance to collaborate across science, manufacturing, and regulatory teams. You’ll be part of a supportive environment that values teamwork, integrity, responsibility and innovation – all while helping develop products that make a positive difference.

Ready to take the next step in your product development career? Apply today – we’d love to hear from you!

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