NPD Technologist

The Role

The NPD Technologist will work as part of a team who are focused on creating and developing new market ready products for current and new customers. To achieve this the post holder must have a sound knowledge of the Company’s current products, be forward thinking and stay head of consumer taste trends and be able to match recipes to factory processes. A key requirement will therefore be having a sound understanding of the production process.

Key Responsibilities

• Aiding with the development of new viable market ready products in line with current market trends.


• Managing the critical path of projects.


• Liaising with internal and external customers as and when required.


• Running factory trials of new products.


• Packaging and sending samples of products to customers.


• Presenting and demonstrating new products to existing and new customers.


• Ensuring all developments satisfy price, quality, technical and operational parameters.


• Maintaining all relevant paperwork.


• Liaise with relevant departments to keep them up to date with the progress of projects.


• Liaising with and assisting the Senior NPD Technologist and Development Chef.


• Contributing to the overall commercial strategy and growth of the business.


• Any ad hoc duties required to ensure the NPD kitchen runs effectively.

• Creative and innovative thinker.


• Ability to develop recipes using factory processes.


• A sound understanding of consumer trends.


• Computer literate.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations.


• A team player.


• Self\-motivated and a strong commitment to personal development.


• Professional approach and attitude.

• Have an understanding of ingredients and nutrition.


• Recent Graduates can apply for this role.

• Hours of work will be from 8\.00am to 5\.00pm.

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