Product Development Technologist

Carlsberg Britvic; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

High street discounts

Job summary

Carlsberg Britvic seeks a Product Development Technologist in Hemel Hempstead to deliver new liquids for the GB soft drinks portfolio from concept creation to factory implementation.

You will collaborate across Manufacturing, Marketing and Supply Chain, lead trials, manage recipes and scale-up, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation. The role requires travel to sites and international locations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related scientific discipline.
• Valid UK driving licence and own vehicle due to travel.
• Interest in beverage formulation and product innovation.
• Experience from concept to production with scale-up.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Organised and detail-oriented with multi-priority delivery.
• Data-driven decision making with technical information.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new soft drinks from concept through to launch, including formulation, trials and testing.
• Lead on product improvements, flavour extensions and innovation projects.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to support trials and continuous improvement.
• Work with Marketing, Supply Chain and supplier partners to bring new products to market.
• Lead scale-up and implementation of new recipes across production sites.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including specifications and development records.
• Support assessment and management of product quality and processing risks.
• Ensure development activities comply with technical, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and consumer preferences to inspire innovation.
• Continuously develop technical knowledge through experience and collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Food Science / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Job Title: Product Development Technologist

Location: Hemel Hempstead – The role includes monthly travel to our manufacturing sites, and some international travel

Job Length: Permanent – Full Time

35 hours per week – flexible start times (ability to work longer hours will be required, but will be given time back in lieu)

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, poppi, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As the Dynamic, Multi-Beverage Powerhouse, we are united by a single, consistent goal: ensuring our people thrive.

About the role

We are now recruiting for a Product Development Technologist to join our Product Development Team. This role will be responsible for the delivery of new and exciting liquids for our GB products soft drinks portfolio, through from concept creation to implementation at our factories.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new soft drinks from concept through to launch, including formulation, trials and product testing.
• Lead on product improvements, flavour extensions and innovation projects that enhance our portfolio.
• Work closely with Manufacturing teams to support product trials and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain and supplier partners to help bring new products to market.
• Lead the scale-up and implementation of new recipes across our production sites.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including product specifications, reports and development records.
• Support the assessment and management of product quality, technical and processing risks.
• Ensure all development activities comply with technical, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and consumer preferences to inspire future innovation.
• Continuously develop technical knowledge and skills through practical experience, training and collaboration with experienced colleagues.

Experience and Key Attributes

• Degree qualified in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Must have a valid UK driving licence and own vehicle as travel is required.
• Interest in food and drink innovation, with an interest in product formulation and bringing new ideas to life.
• Understanding of product development from concept through to production, with a willingness to learn about manufacturing processes and scale-up.
• Well-developed communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Curious, creative and solutions-focused, with a solution-oriented approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work.
• Skilled in using data, consumer insights, and technical information to support decision-making.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with project management tools.
• Knowledge of beverage formulation, pilot plant trials, quality processes or factory commissioning would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Focused and self-motivated, ready to learn, develop skills, and work well with others on a team.

Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.