Product Innovation Technologist

Job Title:

Product Innovation Technologist

Location:

Hemel Hempstead - Breakspear Park
Job Length:
Permanent

Working Hours:

37.5

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK as these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

Join Carlsberg Britvic's innovative Breakthrough Brands Team as a Drinks Technologist and help shape the future of beverage innovation. In this dynamic role, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment that values agility, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking. You'll transform concepts into reality across emerging categories including plant-based milks, cold-pressed juices, premium adult drinks, and dispense solutions. This position offers hands‑on involvement in diverse, cutting-edge projects, ideal for someone who excels in experimentation, problem-solving, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Own the complete technical journey from concept creation through to market launch, ensuring seamless execution at every stage
• Explore emerging consumer trends, technological advancements, and nutritional insights to inspire innovative product concepts that address evolving market needs
• Leverage data-driven insights to inform product development, balancing creative ideation with technical requirements and operational constraints
• Evaluate ingredient and processing feasibility through experimental design and trials, understanding component interactions in beverage systems
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including suppliers and research institutions, to identify emerging trends and technologies
• Oversee comprehensive product testing through sensory, consumer, analytical, and shelf‑life evaluations
• Ensure all products meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards throughout the development process

• A-levels essential, degree preferred in a Science discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Food, Nutrition)
• Experience in product development within the food/drinks industry or FMCG sector
• Strong understanding of ingredient chemistry, processing technologies, and their impact on beverage performance
• Curiosity about emerging categories like plant-based drinks, low/no alcohol, and functional beverages
• Demonstrated resilience and confidence in taking calculated risks to make informed, strategic product decisions
• Creative problem-solving abilities combined with strong analytical skills to align technical solutions with business strategy
• Excellent collaboration and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.