Beverages Technical NPD Technologist

Beverages Technical NPD Technologist | Elton | 12 months
- Fixed Term Contract | Salary £40,000- £45,000

Monday – Thursday 08:00-17:00;
Friday 08:00 – 14:30 (38.75 hours)

The Beverages Technical NPD Technologist is a vital link between the Beverage manufacturing site and brand owners. The NPD technologist manages both significant detail change for brands, and larger proof of concept material changes in plant process.

The role oversees Technical NPD across Beverages, managing the full process from brand‑owner brief through to production handover while ensuring projects meet agreed timelines and success criteria. It integrates packaging development, liquid development and plant development, maintains frameworks that guarantee consistent implementation standards, and acts as the primary technical contact for internal and external stakeholders. The role also captures plant performance for non‑standard projects and drives continuous improvement based on measured outcomes.

• Science based qualification
• Food manufacturing / FMCG factory experience (BRC / ISO / HACCP)
• Beverage / FMCG production process understanding
• Communication skills with brand owners and suppliers
• Listening to customer requirement, comprehending and translating to supplier requirements
• Scientific approach to trials and measurement of success
• Highly organised
• High focus and attention to detail
• Competent IT use in standard software packages
• Ability to deliver to customer and production deadlines
• Work independently with high volume of concurrent projects from multiple brand owners

• Free onsite gym for all employees
• My Benefits Reward Platform with discounts at restaurants and retailers
• Employee Well‑being benefits
• Pension scheme
• Life cover
• Professional Development Planning with onsite HR team
• International organisation with opportunities
• Subsidised onsite staff restaurant
• Subsidised electric car charging
• Holiday buy and sell scheme

Encirc is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Every applicant will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.