Development Technologist – Food NPD & Innovation

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

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.