Product Development Technologist

The Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chilled prepared food manufacturer is seeking a Product Development Technologist to join its NPD team in Nottingham. The role involves supporting product development activities, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and requires a passion for food, ideally with a relevant culinary qualification.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Employee Volunteering Days

Discount scheme for retailers

Community support groups

Charity Initiatives

24/7 access to Grocery Aid

Qualifications

• Passion for food and product development.
• Desirable knowledge of product launch processes.
• Driving license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Development and Culinary teams in recipe creation.
• Assist with sample requests and product tastings.
• Co-operate on NPD documents and trials.

Skills

Willingness to start or continue career in NPD

Confident in the kitchen

Excellent communication skills

Good planning and organization skills

Attention to detail

Good level of computer literacy

Education

Food based degree/culinary qualification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Are you looking to start or continue your career in Product Development? We have a new opportunity for a Product Development Technologist to join our New Product Development (NPD) team based in Nottingham!

Who We Are

At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront.

Location: Nottingham, NG2 1LU

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 17:00, Friday, 8:30 – 16:00

Salary: £27,000 – £28,000

Purpose

To support the development teams with product development activities and fostering positive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

Your Duties Will Include

• Support the Development and Culinary teams in the creation and refinement of recipes in line with customer requirements and expectations
• Being actively involved in the kitchen with the creation of samples and food for key meetings
• Support in the organisation and set up of customer and internal presentations and events
• Co-ordinate sample requests – obtaining samples, booking couriers, liaising with relevant parties to ensure timely delivery of samples
• Support product developers with completion of NPD documents, e.g. submission forms, feasibility and handover documents
• Support in the maintenance of Recipe Professor for the site
• Assist with the sourcing and viability of new raw materials from an operational, technical and product development perspective
• Follow the critical path timelines – escalating incomplete tasks and risks to prevent delays in product approval and launch.
• Assist with customer specification information collection and approval of artwork
• Complete benchmarking documents, store visits, support panels to develop sound understanding of existing (EPD) and new product development (NPD)
• Support the site process team on trials, data collection and factory paperwork when required
• Please note this role requires product tasting across multiple categories including meat-based products
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Willingness to start or continue career in NPD with a passion for food!
• Food based degree/culinary qualification – desirable
• Knowledge of product launch processes – desirable
• Confident in the kitchen
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Good planning and organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Good level of computer literacy including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of UK and European food regulation and legislation
• Driving license – desirable
  
  

Benefits To Include

• Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
• Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
  
  

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to [e-mail] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.

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