Graduate Opportunity – Junior NPD & Technical Assistant (Food)
Location: Hybrid – Home & Manchester Office - 2 days on site
Must have UK Driving Licence & Access to a Car
Do you have a passion for food and product innovation? Want to see your ideas on supermarket shelves? If you're a foodie, a detail-obsessive, and eager to kick-start your career in the food industry, we want YOU!
We are a leading international food manufacturer, developing hot beverages, confectionery, and nutritional products for major supermarkets and well-known brands.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Tasting & Testing: Run and manage weekly taste panel sessions.
* Hands-On NPD Work: Support new product development from idea to launch.
* Retail & Admin Support: Sample shopping, preparing submissions, and booking couriers.
* Customer & Supplier Engagement: Attend key retailer meetings and European production site visits.
* Project Ownership: Track project progress and, in time, take the lead.
* Technical & Compliance Support: Assist with artwork reviews and first production sign-offs.
* A Foodie at Heart: Passion for food and curiosity about how products are made.
* Proactive & Organised: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and love ticking things off your to-do list.
* Detail-Oriented: You notice the small things that make a big difference.
* Team Player: You enjoy working with people and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves.
* Tech-Savvy: Confident using MS Office, Excel, and project tracking tools.
* Willing to Travel: UK & international trips to retailers and suppliers.
What’s in It for You?
26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
International Travel Opportunities
First-hand experience working with major UK supermarkets & global brands
Ready to take your first big step in the food industry? Apply now and let’s create something amazing together!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Product Management, Project Management, and Science
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Wholesale Food and Beverage
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