Product Developer - FTC

Product Developer - 6 month FTC

An award winning company driven by its innovation thanks to skilled chefs and designers, producing and providing high end goods for the UKs leading food manufacturers and retailers. Their passion for food and drive is exemplary.

The purpose of your role will be to develop and launch innovative products for major UK retailers, from concept to market. Identify customer needs, shape product strategy, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality solutions. Ideal for a proactive, detail‑oriented professional in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused food manufacturing environment.

• Carry out all product development‑related tasks for customer accounts up to factory implementation and understand the product development guide and the parameters that need on products.
• Create recipes that taste great and are safe and stable.
• Build strong relationships with key customer accounts.
• Working cross‑functionally with the wider company to deliver new briefs including Technical, Commercial and Process teams.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of customer product ranges.

• The successful candidate should have NPD experience within food manufacturing environment.
• Awareness of current trends, food innovation and knowledge of flavours etc is essential.
• A forward thinker with a flair for creativity and innovation and a passion for food, and quality.
• Project management skills would be desirable.
• Drives and has own car – site is not easily accessible by public transport.

The Product Developer, 6‑month FTC job () is paying £36,000 Pro Rata according to your experience.

The package includes 31 days holiday (pro‑rata), Employee Assistance Programme, Bereavement Leave, Company Events, Employee Events, Free Flu Jabs, Life Insurance, Referral Programme, Sickness Pay, Wellness Programme, Company Pension, Free/ Discounted Products, Gympass, Free Parking.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.