Product Development Technician

Rockfield Specialist Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company is seeking a passionate NPD Technician for an exciting entry-level opportunity. You will play a crucial role in developing new products and improving existing ones while working in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing setting. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in food science or technology and have technical knowledge of ingredients and processes. This 4-month contract has the potential to extend or become permanent, making it an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career.

Qualifications

• Qualified by degree (or equivalent) in food science or food technology.
• Some technical understanding of ingredients and processing technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the NPD pipeline and product improvement.
• Creating and maintaining specifications for raw materials and finished goods.
• Designing and executing production trials and validation testing.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Understanding

Education

Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Job description

This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity to join a rapidly growing global FMCG employer of choice. Our client is looking for a passionate and self-motivated NPD technician (initially on a 4 month contract, but with potential to extend/become permanent) to create and improve a diverse range of new and existing products. This is a busy and hands on role in which you will be working on a multitude of projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment - our client is looking for a self-starter who is a great communicator and is happy to work autonomously as well as in cross functional teams. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the NPD pipeline and improvement of a diverse range of products
• Creating and maintaining raw materials specifications and finished good specifications
• Designing and executing production trials on-site in the factory, validation testing and sensory evaluation
• Collaborating cross functionally to provide product development subject matter expertise
• Supplier partnership and continuous improvement

About you

You will be qualified by degree (or equivalent) in food science or food technology (or similar) and have some technical understanding of the effects of ingredients and new process technologies and managing multiple projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to launch their career. If you are interested and have the required skillset, we would like to hear from you. Please call Camilla Clark at Rockfield Specialist Recruitment or apply now, with your CV, on-line

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