NPD Technologist – Full Time – Bristol

NeedAJob; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Bristol is seeking a proactive NPD Technologist to support exciting bakery innovations from concept to launch. The role involves sourcing ingredients, creating recipes, and performing nutritional testing. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and experience managing multiple projects. This permanent position offers a salary between £32,000 and £38,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in new product development (NPD) in the food industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with ingredient sourcing and packaging considerations.

Responsibilities

• Support product development from concept through to launch.
• Sourcing ingredients and packaging while considering costs.
• Completing nutritional and shelf-life testing.

Skills

Proactive project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Nutritional testing

Tools

Nutricalc

Job description

Zest is exclusively recruiting for a long-established, award-winning food manufacturer seeking a proactive NPD Technologist to support product development from concept through to launch. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, collaborative team and work on exciting new bakery innovations great national accounts.

You will source ingredients and packaging, taking into account cost and minimum order quantities, while also completing nutritional and shelf‑life testing, including Nutricalc. The role includes setting up new recipes, creating work instructions and preparing packaging details to support successful product launches. Strong communication is essential, as you will collaborate cross‑functionally with Technical, Production, Marketing, and engage with customers. You will also support audits, customer visits and various technical projects as needed.

This opportunity will suit an NPD Technologist, who wants to get stuck in and feels confident managing multiple projects whilst working to tight deadlines.

If you’re seeking a new opportunity in the new year and have the right experience, contact us today for a confidential conversation please contact, Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Please note: This position is not able to sponsor at this time

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Salary: £32000 – £38000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Bristol