New Job Opening: Development Technologist in 8 Churchill Way, Fleckney, Leicester, Leicestershire, L

Job Description

We are looking for a creative NPD professional for a rare opportunity to join a prestigious, market leading Food Manufacturer based in the East Midlands. 

Food Manufacturing experience from kitchen concept to launch is essential, but passion, creative flair & a positive attitude are just as important for this role. 

The Role;

• Lead formulation and development of exceptional food products from concept to launch for major retailers & high-end luxury brands 


• Explore cutting-edge processing technologies while preserving artisanal authenticity.


• Develop premium shelf-life solutions without compromising sensory quality.


• Conduct sensory evaluation, analytical testing, and consumer validation.


• Collaborate with chefs, flavour houses, ingredient specialists, and research partners.

What you’ll bring; 

• Qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in a relevant Food Science subject.


• Product development expertise from concept creation through to commercial launch


• Customer and consumer-focused approach to commercially successful product development


• Strong knowledge of food science, ingredients, and processing technologies


• Experience developing innovative food and beverage products aligned with consumer trends


• Ability to conduct formulation, recipe development, and product optimization


• Understanding of food safety, HACCP, quality standards, and regulatory requirements


• Experience managing product trials, pilot plant runs, and scale-up activities


• Capability to troubleshoot technical and manufacturing challenges


• Knowledge of nutritional requirements, labelling, and compliance regulations 


• Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, Procurement, Operations, and Quality teams


• Data-driven decision-making using sensory, analytical, and consumer testing results


• Cost management and value engineering skills to meet commercial target


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. 

Pay: £32-38k DOE 

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• On-site parking 


• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate;

• East Midlands; either reliably commute or plan to relocate before start date