Are you a Food Science Graduate with a placement year under your belt, or an ambitious Junior NPD professional looking for your next challenge?
Our client is a well-established and highly respected food manufacturer, supplying innovative, high-quality products to retail, foodservice and wholesale customers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their Product Development team with the appointment of a driven and passionate Food Technologist.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle and build a long-term career within a supportive, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Opportunity
Working within a collaborative NPD team, you’ll support the development of new and existing products from concept through to successful launch. This role offers hands-on involvement across customer projects, factory trials, product benchmarking and innovation initiatives, providing an excellent platform for career progression.
Whether you’re a recent Food Science graduate with industry placement experience or already working in an NPD, Technical or Process role, this position offers the chance to develop your skills within a successful and growing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of new products from concept through to commercial launch.
- Assist in managing customer briefs and development projects.
- Prepare samples for customer presentations and internal reviews.
- Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking and trend analysis.
- Organise and support factory trials and production scale-ups.
- Maintain accurate product specifications and development documentation.
- Work closely with Technical, Production, Procurement and Commercial teams.
- Monitor emerging food trends and identify innovation opportunities.
- Support customer meetings and product presentations.
- Assist with continuous improvement and innovation projects.
About You
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised and creative individual with a genuine passion for food and product development.
Ideal Requirements
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related discipline.
- Industry placement year within food manufacturing, or 1-3 years’ experience in an NPD, Product Development, Process or Technical role.
- Strong interest in food innovation and consumer trends.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively to deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
What’s on Offer?
- Excellent opportunity to develop a long-term career within food product development.
- Exposure to the complete product development lifecycle.
- Work with retail, foodservice and wholesale customers.
- Hands-on involvement in concept development, factory trials and product launches.
- Mentoring and support from experienced food industry professionals.
- Genuine progression opportunities within a growing and successful business.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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