Development - Senior Development Technologist

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Senior Development Technologist – Finsbury Food Group, Salisbury

Nicholas & Harris Ltd, Salisbury

Monday to Friday;
Competitive salary with benefits.

Nicholas & Harris has over 180 years of heritage in craft baking methods. The Salisbury bakery produces artisanal, organic and speciality breads, including products tailored to specific dietary or nutritional needs.

The Senior Development Technologist will support bakery innovation by developing, producing and delivering high-quality product samples. You will collaborate with internal teams and customers to bring new and improved products to market. The role is fast paced and requires excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Develop new bakery products, focusing on sourdough and hot cross buns.
• Translate product briefs into commercially successful launches, ensuring quality, cost and margin targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional site teams (Production, Technical, Operations, Commercial) to scale products for manufacture.
• Monitor and benchmark product quality; raise issues with the development manager.
• Plan critical-path schedules, organise and control resources to meet agreed quality and timescales.
• Maintain a creative catalogue of products in response to customer briefs.
• Support the development pipeline and deliver products and processes effectively.
• Travel to other sites as required.

• Degree preferred in food science/technology, HND equivalent or relevant experience.
• Proven experience in bakery product development, with strong knowledge of sourdough and preference for hot cross buns and other fermented products.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer literate; proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (higher-level qualifications are advantageous).

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Death in service benefit.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme for employees and families.
• Retail discounts via Benefits Hub.
• Company shop at sites (heavily discounted products).
• Refer-a-Friend scheme (up to £300 per referral).
• Employee recognition awards, extensive learning & development opportunities, including sponsored professional memberships and in-house development courses.