NPD Process Technologist

NPD Process Technologist – BBF Limited

Full‑time, Permanent

Blackburn

We are currently recruiting a NPD Process technologist to be based at our Blackburn bakery on a full‑time, permanent basis.

We are looking for a motivated individual with great organisational skills and a passion for bakery. You will be a team player with superb communication skills, delivering concepts to launch for our key customers and working closely with internal teams. You will be part of a site‑based process team and be responsible for the successful up‑scaling of concepts across Blackburn, Shadsworth and Bradford sites.

A self‑starter, you will show energy and enthusiasm for the products in which you work, and you will thrive under pressure.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience within a food manufacturing business, preferably a bakery or equivalent knowledge. A food science‑related qualification is preferred.

• Successfully deliver all projects in line with the critical path, ensuring full and timely communication and collaboration with all areas of the business and the customer.
• Run trials and ensure the trial outputs are recorded, create factory recipes, agree the QAS directly with customer and ensure a smooth handover to our specifications team.
• Ensure all projects adhere to the PLM process, ensuring any product introduced to the sites is controlled and documented.
• Ensure great communication between key departments, particularly the site operations and technical teams.
• Travel to BBF sites or our customers’ head offices is essential.

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance / Death in Service Benefit
• Access to the company Benefits Hub
• Access to ‘Company Shop’ – discounted re‑distributor of surplus food and household products

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to meditation and well‑being app

• Dedicated in‑house Learning & Development/Training team
• Online training platform with access to 100+ training courses

• Free on‑site parking