NPD Technologist - 12 Month FTC

Lantmannen Unibake; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Bedford is seeking an NPD Technologist to join their Marketing & Innovation team. In this role, you will manage the development of bakery products from concept to launch, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Science or Marketing and experience in food manufacturing. If you are passionate about food and eager to drive innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Managing product development from concept to launch.
• Experience in food manufacturing or product development.
• Strong understanding of UK and EU food legislation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting factory trials and ensuring smooth handovers.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver results.
• Driving food trends into exciting product innovations.

Skills

Project management

Food trend analysis

Communication

Creativity

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science, Marketing, or related

Job description

Job Title: NPD TechnologistReporting To: NPD ManagerLocation: Lantmännen Unibake, Wallis Way, Eastcotts, Bedford, MK42 0PEDepartment: NPDShift: Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Ready to Shape the Future of Bakery?

At Lantmännen Unibake UK, we’re on a mission to delight our customers with best-in-class bakery products that balance taste, quality, and innovation. As an NPD Technologist, you’ll be at the heart of that mission—bringing fresh ideas to the table, developing standout products, and working with a passionate team to drive our vision forward.

Main Purpose of Role

As a key part of our Marketing & Innovation team, you’ll help shape the next generation of bakery products—guiding concepts from idea to launch with precision, creativity, and care. Reporting to the NPD Manager, you’ll support customer and strategic projects that champion high standards of food safety, exceed expectations, and maintain our commitment to excellence in every bite.

This is What You Need to Succeed

You will be great at:

• Managing product development from concept to launch with commercial flair.
• Supporting factory trials and ensuring smooth handovers to production teams.
• Coordinating with cross-functional and international teams to deliver results.
• Driving food trends and translating them into exciting product innovations.

You are:

• A confident communicator with an eye for detail and a flair for creativity.
• Flexible & supportive and a real team player who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys collaboration.
• Curious, enthusiastic, and driven by a genuine love for food and innovation.

You have:

• A degree in Food Science, Marketing, or a related subject.
• Experience managing projects in food manufacturing or product development.
• A strong understanding of UK and EU food legislation.
• Excellent organisational, presentation, and communication skills.

Sounds Interesting?

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to help shape the future of bakery in the UK. If you’re passionate about food, ready to innovate, and keen to make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and rise with us at Lantmännen Unibake. Because good food starts with great people.