Develoment Technologist

Samworth Brothers Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking to hire a Product Development Specialist to support their New Product Development (NPD) team. This role involves managing projects from concept to factory handover, ensuring product alignment with customer expectations. The ideal candidate will have a food-related degree and strong organisational skills, alongside experience in food manufacturing. The company offers an engaging culture and various employee benefits including enhanced pension and health schemes.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Qualifications

• A degree (BSc or equivalent) in a food-related discipline is mandatory.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Strong organisational and project management skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Support daily project management of strategic and customer-led projects.
• Manage product files and recipes using Point 74 software.
• Coordinate competitor samples for presentations.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in food-related discipline

Tools

Point 74 software

NPD software packages

Job description

About the Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe support your life and personal aspirations.

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

In this role you will play a key role in bringing innovative, commercially viable products to market. You’ll support the NPD (New Product Development) function from concept through to factory handover, ensuring our products meet customer expectations, brand values, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the NPD team with daily project management of strategic and customer-led projects.
• Managing product files, recipes, and nutritional summaries using Point 74 software.
• Briefing new raw materials and packaging to the sourcing specialist.
• Preparing accurate paperwork for feasibilities, handovers, and customer meetings.
• Coordinating competitor samples for internal and external presentations.

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness.

• A degree (BSc or equivalent) in a food-related discipline.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment (desirable).
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience with NPD software packages.
• Knowledge of food production processes.

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family.

Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.