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4 days ago
We are currently recruiting for a Salad Product Development Specialist to join our team at Florette in Lichfield. As a key member of the NPD team, you will be responsible for developing new salad products and managing the transition of these products to the factory/industrial scale.
The ideal candidate will have experience in developing Chilled/Short shelf life products, Shelf Life Analysis, Product Sampling & Factory Trials. They will also possess strong communication skills, working effectively with internal factory departments and external customers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a background in Food Science or Technology to take their career to the next level. Our company offers a competitive salary of £25,000 per annum, plus annual bonus, making it an attractive option for those looking to advance in their field.
Main Responsibilities- Develop new salad products, following established procedures within deadlines.
- Manage trials, shelf life, samples, and industrial validations for new products.
- Work closely with internal factory departments and external customers to ensure smooth product transitions.
- Provide guidance and support to the NPD team on new factory processes and process capability.
- Educated to HND or Degree level in a Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
- Experience of working within an NPD department.
- Ability to develop Chilled/Short shelf life products, Shelf Life Analysis, Product Sampling & Factory Trials.
- Proven track record of factory-based development projects within food/drink production.
- Focused on quality and process improvements.
- A competitive salary of £25,000 per annum, with annual bonus.
- Lifetime Assurance: 3x basic salary paid to nominated beneficiary.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Remote GP service and 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical, and life issues.
- Annual leave entitlement: 33 days per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays, increasing with service.
- Training and Development: Personalised induction and regular training courses.
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