Development Technologist

Location: Lincolnshire

Let’s be upfront.

This isn’t a “junior” role disguised as a spec-writing job.

And it’s not one of those NPD roles where you never leave your desk.

This is a hands-on Development Technologist role  supporting an experienced NPD Manager in a chilled food manufacturing environment.

They’re open to less experience if the attitude is right - curiosity, organisation, and a genuine passion for food matter more than ticking every box.

The role

You’ll support the Development team across the full NPD process, including:

Supporting the NPD Manager with day-to-day NPD activity

Managing the admin side of the gated NPD process

Completing feasibility and compliance checks ahead of weekly meetings

Generating nutrition using Nutricalc, reviewing claims and customer policies

Preparing customer submissions, tasting packs and documentation

Organising and conducting benchmarking activity

Carrying out product validation (cook validation, freeze/thaw, shelf life)

Supporting factory trials, launches and product sampling

Inputting recipes accurately and sourcing raw materials

Supporting costings and QAS documentation

This is a multi-faceted, development-focused role, ideal for someone who wants to grow.

About you

Food-related degree (or equivalent experience)

Passion for food and food manufacturing

Some exposure to NPD, development or food manufacturing

Knowledge of nutrition and nutritional calculation

Commercial awareness and willingness to learn cost-driven development

Strong attention to detail and organisation

Happy working in a site-based role in a fast-paced factory

What’s on offer

Salary up to £35,000

25 days holiday + bank holidays

EV salary sacrifice scheme with on-site charging

Strong training, development and progression opportunities

If you want to build a long-term career in food NPD and actually get involved in how products are made, this is worth a conversation