Junior NPD Applications Technologist

1 week ago

Pontefract, Wakefield, United Kingdom Ulrick & Short Full time

Role:
Junior NPD Applications Technologist

Reporting to:
Customer Experience Manager

Location:
Site-based near Pontefract, Yorkshire plus travel within the UK, and potentially the EU. Ulrick & Short Ltd are leading global designers and suppliers of clean label starches, flours, fibres & proteins.


Our clean label ingredients journey began in the UK over 20 years ago, and we are now recognised as the leading clean label ingredients specialist across a multitude of food manufacturing sectors.

We work to improve, simplify, and reformulate products to meet consumer demand and address evolving industry challenges.


Currently backed by significant investment from a Swedish family investment firm, Ulrick & Short has a great balance of the personal feel of a privately owned company, whilst having the financial stability and forward-thinking credentials of a rapidly growing multinational organization.

Ulrick & Short now have an international office based in Holland and are expanding the business across Europe.

Role Overview


The key purpose of this role is to support business maintenance and growth via the creation of right first-time, high-quality application samples for customer presentations on and off-site.

The role will also involve supporting the development team on customer briefs, applications and finished product sample development and preparation.

While the role is primarily on-site, flexible working arrangements (home working) are possible on an ad-hoc basis.


Key Responsibilities of the RolenCreation of application samples for customer presentations on and off-site.nOrganisation & management of all application samples requested, ensuring samples are delivered on time & to an excellent standardnMaintaining ingredient supplies.nPreparation of application packs and accompanying relevant data for customer presentations.nSupport sales team with customer visits.nUpdate recipes, application bulletins, and Nutricalc information.nSupport the development team on customer briefs.nDevelopment of new applications.nCollaborate closely with the Development team in Holland and the Quality, Marketing and Sales teams for seamless execution.nDevelop an understanding of U&S ingredients and their use in applications.nEnsure compliance with food safety regulations and standards.nStay updated on industry trends, innovations, and consumer behaviours.

nQualifications and Experience Required


Culinary experience, preferably in a catering or industrial/ commercial environment.nBachelor's degree in food science/nutrition or a related field is advantageous.nDriving licence.

The Successful Candidate will have the following traits and skills


Genuine passion for food and culinary innovation.nAttention to detail and the ability to maintain this consistency.nExcellent organisation skillsnExcellent problem-solving skills.nSelf-motivated.nReliable.nWillingness to learn and develop.

Package & BenefitsnCompetitive base salarynPersonal health insurance schemenLife insurance schemenCompany pension schemenEmployee Training & Investment schemenParticipation in the monthly employee KPI bonus scheme (worth up to £6,000 a year)

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