Product Developer - NPD & Innovation (Hybrid, 4-Day Week)

The Compleat Food Group Limited; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Redhill is seeking a Product Developer to join their NPD team. The role involves developing new and adapting existing products to meet customer briefs. Candidates should have experience in supermarket own label and food product development, strong project management skills, and a passion for food. The position offers a hybrid working model and up to £40,000 salary based on experience, with excellent benefits including 33 days annual leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

Hybrid working / flexible 4-day week

33 days annual leave

Pension match 4%/4%

Free on-site parking

Employee Volunteering Days

24/7 Access to Grocery Aid

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or FMCG development role.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and abroad (driving licence essential).

Responsibilities

• Develop products on time and to budget for the customer.
• Support new projects and participate in innovation sessions.
• Build positive relationships with customer product development teams.
• Ensure products meet appropriate food quality standards.

Skills

Supermarket own label and food product development experience

Passion for food

Strong planning, organisation and project management skills

Good analytic and numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

French and/or Spanish

Education

Food Based Degree

Job description

A leading food company in Redhill is seeking a Product Developer to join their NPD team. The role involves developing new and adapting existing products to meet customer briefs. Candidates should have experience in supermarket own label and food product development, strong project management skills, and a passion for food. The position offers a hybrid working model and up to £40,000 salary based on experience, with excellent benefits including 33 days annual leave and a pension plan.