Development Technologist Job Leicester area,Leicester Forest East England UK,Science

Location: Leicester Forest East

We are looking for a creative NPD professional for a rare opportunity to join a prestigious, market leading Food Manufacturer based in the East Midlands.

Food Manufacturing experience from kitchen concept to launch is essential, but passion, creative flair & a positive attitude are just as important for this role.

The Role ;

Lead formulation and development of exceptional food products from concept to launch for major retailers & high-end luxury brands
Explore cutting-edge processing technologies while preserving artisanal authenticity.
Develop premium shelf-life solutions without compromising sensory quality.
Conduct sensory evaluation, analytical testing, and consumer validation.
Collaborate with chefs, flavour houses, ingredient specialists, and research partners.

What you’ll bring;

Qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in a relevant Food Science subject.
Product development expertise from concept creation through to commercial launch
Customer and consumer-focused approach to commercially successful product development
Strong knowledge of food science, ingredients, and processing technologies
Experience developing innovative food and beverage products aligned with consumer trends
Ability to conduct formulation, recipe development, and product optimization
Understanding of food safety, HACCP, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Experience managing product trials, pilot plant runs, and scale-up activities
Capability to troubleshoot technical and manufacturing challenges
Knowledge of nutritional requirements, labelling, and compliance regulations
Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, Procurement, Operations, and Quality teams
Data-driven decision-making using sensory, analytical, and consumer testing results
Cost management and value engineering skills to meet commercial target
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Pay: £32-38k DOE

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate;

East Midlands; either reliably commute or plan to relocate before start date