Senior NDP Technoligist

Rise Resourcing

Lancashire

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus
Convenient transport links
Funded professional qualifications

Job summary

A leading food industry firm in Skelmersdale is seeking a New Product Development Specialist to lead projects from concept to shelf. You'll focus on meat-based products, using your expertise to improve recipes and manage factory trials. Candidates should have at least 2 years experience in NPD within the food manufacturing sector, a degree in Food Science or Nutrition, and strong planning skills. This full-time role offers an annual bonus and supports professional development in a vibrant team environment.

Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of experience in an NPD role in food manufacturing.
  • Ability to interpret lab results and shelf-life data.
  • Competence in planning and organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of new recipes and improve existing ones.
  • Manage factory trials and control quality standards.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to source materials.

Skills

NPD experience
Understanding food laws
Planning
Detail-oriented
Team player

Education

Degree in Food Science or Nutrition

Tools

Excel

Job description

New Product Development Specialist

Location: Skelmersdale, England, United Kingdom

Base pay range

This range is provided by Rise Resourcing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Recruitment Consultant at Rise Resourcing

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a long-standing leader in the food industry?

If you have a background in Product Development and are looking for a role where you can lead projects from concept to shelf, this is your opportunity. You will join a well-established, large-scale manufacturer in the North West, working out of a modern facility to develop high-quality products for a massive regional retail network.

Your Role

In this position, you will be a key player in the NPD team, specifically focusing on meat-based products and fresh chilled goods.

  • Take charge of new recipes and improve existing ones to keep the range fresh and exciting.
  • Organise factory trials, manage taste panels, and work closely with suppliers to source the best materials.
  • Handle the "Gate" process, approve artwork, and ensure every product is safe and legal.
What You Bring
  • At least 2 years of experience in an NPD role, ideally within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
  • Understand food laws and can make sense of lab results and shelf-life data.
  • Degree in Food Science or Nutrition (though your experience is what counts most).
  • Great at planning, comfortable with Excel, and have a sharp eye for detail.
  • Team player who is happy to be flexible with your hours when factory trials need your attention.
The Benefits
  • Annual Bonus
  • Conveniently located near major transport links
  • Funded Professional qualifications and industry certificates

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Food and Beverage Services

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