NPD Technologist

If you love turning food trends into commercially successful products and want real ownership from concept through to launch, this is the kind of opportunity that gives you genuine influence. This NPD Technologist role offers the chance to shape new products, work closely with multiple departments, and bring innovative ideas to life in a fast-moving food manufacturing environment.

• End-to-end involvement in product development from concept through to launch
• Opportunity to work on trend‑led food innovation and recipe development
• Exposure to cross‑functional teams including technical, procurement and production
• Hands‑on involvement with factory trials, benchmarking and sensory testing
• A varied role combining kitchen development and commercial product delivery
• Opportunity to influence new product ranges within a growing manufacturing environment

• Develop and refine recipes, flavour profiles and kitchen prototypes aligned to customer briefs
• Research food trends, ingredients, packaging innovations and competitor launches
• Coordinate factory trials and support successful product launches into manufacture
• Create specifications, cooking instructions, nutritional information and quality standards
• Source raw materials alongside purchasing and technical teams while ensuring compliance standards are met
• Conduct benchmarking, sensory evaluations and product validation throughout shelf‑life testing

• Previous product development experience within food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of recipe development, ingredients and food trends
• Knowledge of labelling regulations, specifications and allergen management
• Good IT skills including Word and Excel
• Degree qualification in Food Science, Nutrition or a Science‑related subject is desirable

If you’re looking for a hands‑on NPD Technologist opportunity where you can genuinely influence product innovation and see your ideas reach customers, apply now