Development Technologist

This major food manufacturer is looking for a Development Technologist to assist and support the NPD team in the development and launching of new and exciting products.

Relevant Degree in food science or similar with at least 1 years’ industry experience in a similar role (relevant placement experience would also be considered)

Paying up to £26000

Plus: Competitive Pension

Onsite free car parking, social committee events/discounts

Retail Discounts

Company staff shop (discounted products)

Free eye testing, dental treatment payments,

Service entitlement Vouchers.

 Introduce a friend scheme

 Christmas Vouchers

Reporting to the Development Manager

Key duties will include;

• Production of development samples that meet the requirements of the NPD brief and are technically and financially feasible.
• Provision of accurate and comprehensive project information
• Source new raw materials in line with Technical and Purchasing guidelines
• Working closely with Technical for the production of samples for shelf life and nutritional analyses.
• Co-ordination of factory trials.
• Support the on-site technical team in generating internal and external customer documentation.
• Support the team’s co-ordination and ownership of product launches.
• Support the Technologists management of Development projects.
• Understanding of full site product portfolio and operational processes.
• Support the presentation/demonstration of development samples to existing and potential customers to facilitate the development process.
• Maintain areas to acceptable standards of hygiene.

Key Requirements:

• The ability to communicate and present your ideas in a clear and positive approach
• You will be self-motivated with good time management skills
• Ability to work from recipe sheets to produce factory samples
• Awareness and understanding of factory equipment and processes
• Ability to work unsupervised in a factory environment, scaling up recipes and conducting trials
• Awareness of food quality standards
• Mathematical abilities esp. Percentages
• Driving licence would be advantageous
• Flexible approach to working hours

Applicants should hold health & safety, food safety and basic HACCP qualifications. The ideal candidate must be reliable, conscientious, possess a strong team ethic and have a positive attitude.