Sausage Product Innovation Specialist

1 month ago


Hull, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Meatex Trading Ltd. Full time

Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby's) is a fast-paced sausage facility located in the UK, producing high-quality gourmet sausages and burgers for major retailers and foodservice outlets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented NPD Technologist to join our business as it enters a new exciting period of growth and development.

About the Role
  • As an integral part of our development team, you will be responsible for delivering new concepts and projects from concept to launch, ensuring customer requirements are met while adhering to codes of practice for shelf-life, chemical testing, and cooking instructions.
  • You will work closely with our Finance and Commercial teams to interpret costing processes and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaborating with our NPD Chef, you will create innovative recipes that meet consumer, customer, business, commercial, operational, nutritional, and process development requirements.
  • It is essential to understand customer codes of practice and brand standards to deliver high-quality products that exceed expectations.
  • You will stay informed about packaging developments, including liaising with suppliers to ensure seamless integration.
  • Demonstrating a passion for food quality is crucial in this role, as well as being able to present yourself confidently and project a favourable first impression.

We offer a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with a range of benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.



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