Product Development Technologist

1 month ago


Staffordshire UK, West Midlands, United Kingdom Jarvis Johnson Full time

Food Manufacturing


NPD Technologist


Staffordshire


Competitive Salary


Benefits

  • Up to a 10% annual bonus
  • Life Assurance (3 x salary)
  • Employee Assistance Programme which includes a Remote GP service
  • 33 days Holiday including bank holidays
  • Purchase of additional holidays
  • Employee discount schemes and recognition awards
  • Personalised training and development
  • Free car parking or a free staff transport service from a number of locations


Our client, a multi-national Food Manufacturer is looking for a NPD Technologist to join its NPD Team based in Staffordshire. The successful candidate will lead and develop new and modified products from concept to post-launch.


Reporting to the NPD Manager, responsibilities for the role will include:

  • Managing Product Development projects from concept to post-launch, developing own-label and retailer products
  • Organising product showcases to bring new food trends and ideas to the wider team
  • Responsibility for organising trials, shelf-life, samples, and industrial validations
  • Researching and communicating new ideas and trends


Essential / Desirable skills include:

  • Ideally educated to degree level in a Food Science / Technology or a related discipline
  • Experience working within a similar NPD role within food manufacturing
  • Confident IT and communication skills
  • A passionate “foodie” with proven innovation and creativity in product development


The Company:

  • Multi-national organisation
  • One of the UK’s leading producers in its sector
  • Award-winning company with recognised achievements in sustainability, environment and ethics


The working hours for the role are Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the business. The salary is competitive plus an excellent benefits package. A driving licence is required to facilitate off site meetings and customer/supplier visits.


If you are interested, please respond AS SOON AS POSSIBLE quoting reference number JJ-P4844 with an updated CV, an indication of your current salary and your availability.



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