This role is working for a successful, BRC AA Graded food manufacturer. The business produces high-quality food products and exceptional service to enable their food manufacturing customers to innovate and increase productivity without compromising on quality.
About the NPD Technologist job
The purpose of your role will be to support the NPD Manager with the development and innovation of products, liaising with all departments to ensure products and services are supplied within agreed specifications whilst keeping up to date with key development trends within the food industry as well as developing and maintaining excellent relationships with customers, external contacts, and colleagues.
Key tasks
* Create ideas for future trends from internal and external briefs in line with the business strategy.
* Prepare recipes and action plans with the NPD Manager using nutritional information and specifications.
* Prepare bench scale samples, review with customers, and organise shipment.
* Contribute to HACCP and hygiene, GMP for the site and NPD and organise and lead factory trials.
About You
The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in food science or a related field, with strong expertise in product development, ingredient functionality, food processes, and HACCP protocols. They excel in presenting ideas and trends to diverse stakeholders, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and engaging with customers. With a creative and proactive approach, they drive innovation, ensure precise documentation, and leverage market insights to inform strategic product development.
More details
The NPD Technologist job (ref:8840) is based in Wigan and is paying £28,000 - £30,000 per annum and offers a great benefits package. The working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30 and Friday 07:30 – 15:00. The site is in Wigan, Greater Manchester and is commutable from Manchester, Bolton, Warrington, Preston, Ormskirk, St Helens, Chorley and Bury, along with other areas of Lancashire and Merseyside.