Product Development Technologist

3 months ago

Worksop, United Kingdom Premier Foods Full time

Product Development Technologist

Permanent

Based in Worksop

Premier Foods has an extensive cooking sauces soups portfolio across the brands; The Spice Tailor, Sharwoods, Loyd Grossman, Homepride and Batchelors

We have an ambitious vision for growth driven by Innovation, targeting 10% of the Company’s turnover driven by Innovations each year.

For this you will need to be a real “foodie” with a passion for creative innovative and consumer trend-based product development and practical know-how to translate our big ideas into fantastic flavourful products as we look to expand our product portfolio into new cuisines and formats. This person will need to travel to India/Asia occasionally to research new recipes and undergo factory trials.

What we need from you....?

1-2+ years creative development experience (Desirable)

Knowledge/experience of manufacturing processes relating to our brands, specific experience in pasteurisation/sterilisation would be advantageous

BSc Food Science/Technology or related degree, HNC Food Science/Technology, BTEC Food Science.

Other food related non-science degree/qualifications would be considered, in particular culinary/chef-based qualifications and experience

 A real “foodie” (Desirable) with passion/flair for creative innovative trend-based product development

 Ambitious self-starter, able to manage their own projects independently; flexible, tenacious, problem solving in all aspects of development. But also to work to work within a team and contribute with similar enthusiasm.

Desirable behaviours – Spark brilliance, drive change, think big, stay curious and inspire ownership & act together.

What you'll be doing...?

Deliver the R&D programme for NPD/EPD/ESG for the related product area.

Lead scale-up development via pilot plant & factory trials with operations and site technical teams at relevant sites.

Work independently and with marketing to develop new ideas and shape projects.

Monitor current trends in cuisines, ingredients, and consumer trends.

Understand the ingredient, product functionality and work with suppliers to develop exciting new opportunities.

Progress all aspects of document control and process relating to project.

To work with the Sensory and Marketing teams to set benchmarks and appropriate product assessments.

Harness internal and external organisations capability to drive change.

Link to the technical support function at all sites of manufacture (internal and co-manufacture) to ensure quality standards are set and efficient delivery of all programs.

What we offer you in return...?

Competitive salary

Up to 7.5% pension

Life assurance

Wide range of online and in-house training

Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers

Ready to apply...?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

A great British food company 

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. 

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