Development Technologist
Job in
Shepton Mallet, Somerset County, BA4 5AB, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-08
Listing for:
TipTopJob
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-08
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Shepton Mallet, Somerset
GBP
33,000 : GBP
36,000
Monday to Friday, Company sick pay scheme, life insurance, employee assistance program
A well:established and award:winning food manufacturing business is looking to recruit a Development Technologist to join its innovative NPD team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a food professional with product development experience to take ownership of the concept and recipe development stage of new and existing products. Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will help bring exciting food products from concept through to launch.
Key Responsibilities- Lead concept and recipe development for new and existing products.
- Work closely with customers to understand briefs and develop product solutions.
- Prepare samples and support bench, pilot and factory trials.
- Create and maintain accurate product development documentation.
- Ensure products meet nutritional, technical and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with Technical, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
- Support product launches and continuous improvement projects.
- Assist with customer complaints and investigations where formulation is a contributing factor.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, quality and compliance.
- Degree or qualification in Food Science, Chemistry or a related discipline.
- Previous food manufacturing experience, ideally 3+ years.
- Experience taking products from concept through to launch.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of customer requirements.
- Good kitchen and recipe development skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong IT skills, including Excel.
- HACCP qualification beneficial.
- Knowledge of food labelling legislation would be advantageous.
- GBP
33,000 : GBP
36,000 salary - Monday to Friday working pattern
- Enhanced annual leave
- Company sick pay
- Life assurance
- Company pension
- Employee referral scheme
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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