Npd Process Technologist

**Be part of something big**

We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be, without being bound by the way it has always been done. This kind of innovative thinking has led Finnebrogue to multiple awards, nationwide acclaim and has established us as a leading food producer. In 2024, we were recognised as the UK’s Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. With four sites in Downpatrick, County Down, our business continues to grow rapidly, with turnover growing from £50M to £200M in the past 6 years. Join us at Finnebrogue, where innovation meets excellence, and every team member is valued and empowered to grow**.**

**Job Purpose**

Due to an unprecedented period of growth - we are searching for an NPD Process Technologist to join our team at Finnebrogue. We are one of the fastest growing food manufacturers in the UK and are searching for a
passionate Foodie who will thrive in our environment where our employees are developed to become the best that they can be.

An overview of the role responsibilities but not limited to;
- Batching; -accurately following new receipes, weighing out of ingredients in the spice room or raw meat over the tables
- Mixing; -assisting in pumping and packing of samples on the factory floor
- Labelling: - Making labels, detailing UB, allergens, title for products and finished goods stock control, ensuring that all products are labelled correctly
- Stock check of NPD ingredients, highlight when we are low, add to procurement tracker
- Ensure retained samples are frozen down, manage frozen stocks, highlight when retained close to depletion, disposing of products that are out of date or not progressing.
- Assist with cost saving projects
- Conduct blind benchmarking as required and documenting results

**What it takes**

You will thrive on working in a fast paced environment, be an excellent communicator with the
visible passion and enthusiasm for achieving targets, objectives, and continuous improvement in a crossfunctional
team environment.

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with core hours being 10am to 4pm.

**Benefits**

Working within one of our state of the art premises you will enjoy a range of benefits including the ability to relax during your break in a restaurant standard canteen with all meals subsidised. We even offer free breakfast and lunch options. You will enjoy free onsite car parking and electric charging points. You will be entitled to free products weekly (Up to 5 free products per person) through our award winning “Shack Initiative.” We have a packed calendar of wellbeing, social and sport events.

After you have settled into the Finnebrogue family your perks will only increase including a Healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme, new electric car scheme and we won’t forget the days that are important to you, you will receive your birthday as a holiday day Our list of benefits continue to grow and you don’t have to just take our word for it. We have been awarded Irish News and Grocer Gold Employer of the Year as testimony to the exciting culture and benefits we offer.

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