Senior NPD Technologist

Finnebrogue; Downpatrick; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Charging points

Canteen meals (subsidised)

Free breakfast

Free food samples (up to 5 per week)

Wellbeing support

Perks discount card

Gym membership

Healthcare cashback

Cycle-to-work

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Finnebrogue, a leading UK-based meat producer in Downpatrick, is seeking an NPD/Product Development professional to drive concepts from idea to launch. You will join one of our key account teams and collaborate closely with colleagues to strengthen customer relationships and deliver innovative products.

Reporting to the NPD Manager, you will manage day-to-day activities, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure products meet quality and regulatory standards while aligning with our customer

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities that include getting products from concept to launch.
• Work on one of our key account teams and strengthen the working relationship with our customer.

Job description

Be part of something big

Finnebrogue is a leading UK-based food producer within the globalSofinaFoods Group. We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be. Operating from four facilities in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Finnebrogue supplies major supermarkets with own-label bacon, sausages, burgers, and vegetarian products, as well as its pioneering Naked range made without nitrites.

We have been recognised as the UK’s Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Globally,SofinaFoods and its wholly owned subsidiaries operate more than 40 sites and have over 14,000 employees in Canada, UK, Island of Ireland, Germany and France.

Job Role

You will be reporting to the NPD Manager this role involves managing the day-to-day activities that include getting products from concept to launch. You will be assigned to work on one of our key account teams and work closer with your colleagues to strengthen and develop the working relationship with our customer.

Benefits

At Finnebrogue, we offer more than just a job – we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees. Working in one of our state-of-the-art facilities, you’llenjoy free onsite parking and access to electric charging points and access a restaurant-standard canteen with all meals subsidised, includingfree breakfastoptions.

You’ll enjoy access to our award‑winning Food Shack, where you can receive up to 5 free food products per week. You’ll also have confidential support through Insula Wellbeing, our on‑site counsellors.

We offer a full calendar of wellbeing, social, and sports events, helping you stay balanced and connected. As you settle into the business, your benefits will continue to grow, with the Perks Discount card, gym membership, cashback healthcare plan, cycle‑to‑work scheme, electric car scheme, and even your birthday as a paid holiday.