Senior Development Technologist Job Salisbury area,England UK,Manufacturing / Production

Senior Development Technologist - Bread

Salisbury | £competitive | Permanent

We’re recruiting for an established UK bakery manufacturer looking for a Senior Development Technologist to join its development team following the retirement of its sourdough specialist.

The priority is simple: strong hands-on bread and bakery expertise.

You don’t necessarily need an extensive NPD background. If you understand sourdough, fermentation and commercial bread production, the development side can be supported and developed.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of bakery projects from concept through to launch, with a particular focus on sourdough and fermented products.

Lead sourdough and bread development projects
Develop breads, rolls, buns and premium bakery products
Run kitchen, factory and production trials
Deliver customer-led and blue-sky innovation
Work directly with major UK retailers
Present products and concepts to customers
Work closely with Production, Technical, Commercial and Operations
Manage multiple projects independently

What We’re Looking For

We’d like to speak with experienced:

You’ll ideally bring:

Strong practical bread/bakery experience
Knowledge of sourdough and fermentation
Commercial bakery or food manufacturing experience
Confidence working independently and leading projects
A hands-on, flexible approach

Why Join?

Become the site's recognised sourdough specialist
Significant autonomy to develop and drive new ideas
Direct exposure to major UK retail customers
Mix of customer-led development and blue-sky innovation
Hands-on involvement from concept through to factory launch
Join an established business with 180+ years of bakery heritage
Long-term development opportunities within a wider food manufacturing group

If you have strong bread and fermentation knowledge and want to move into a role where you can genuinely influence future bakery ranges, apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.