NPD Technologist

Our client:

• Product innovation is at the heart of everything our client does, supporting their customers to deliver the best / latest presentation, health and taste trends in the industry.
• Privately owned, cash-rich and highly ambitious, they have grown organically every year and have created a new NPD Technologist role within their Development team to support continued demand for their products.
• This is a forward-thinking Development team, focused on creating health-boosting meal solutions for consumers across the UK.

The role:

• This is a fantastic career opportunity for any aspiring Development Technologist looking to shape a career within a dynamic, forward thinking food manufacturer creating healthy eating initiatives and other on-trend categories.
• You will lead and support the progression of customer and proactive concepts through launch.
• Confidently leading pilot plant lab trials and upscaling to factory trials for both Pasta and Snack.
• Help organise and execute the main stages of development to develop and successfully launch products on time.
• Collaborating cross functionally with Sales, Marketing on facilitating ideation & concept and with Technical, Engineering and Production departments for a successful a scale up to factory trial and launch.

Ideal candidate:

• Degree in Food Science or relevant science related field.
• Understanding of the NPD Process in a food-based company with 1 - 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Understanding of Health & Safety, Food Regulations and HACCP.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong administrative skills together with good computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Good project management skills.
• A 'can do’ attitude with a strong desire to deliver against strict targets/deadlines
• Be organised with good analytical data skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally
• Able to multi-task and prioritise under pressure
• Ability to build a strong relationship with operational teams
• Excellent customer service skills
• Keen to learn and be a problem solver
• Flexibility
• Full Driving Licence with access to own car

Benefits & details:

• Up to £36,000 + benefits.

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 12/17355/7. Confidentiality assured.

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