Are you ready to take the lead in crafting innovative, delicious products for some of the UK's top retailers and brands? We're on the hunt for a NPD Technologist to join our client's forward-thinking team, where your expertise will drive ground-breaking product innovation. This is a customer-facing role that blends creativity, technical skill, and strategic insight. You'll be the linchpin between customer collaboration and the creation of exceptional products, helping shape the future of the food industry. What you'll be doing: Leading end-to-end product development projects, from concept to commercialization. Collaborating with customers to understand their needs and deliver tailored, innovative solutions. Staying ahead of the curve by researching and interpreting market trends. Overseeing trials and ensuring products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards. Delivering polished proposals and presentations to customers and internal teams. What we're looking for: Proven experience in a food manufacturing or NPD environment. A passion for innovation, with a track record of developing standout products. Exceptional communication skills and confidence in customer-facing interactions. A proactive, solution-focused mindset with excellent project management abilities. Why join us? Be at the forefront of food innovation, working on exciting projects for leading retailers and brands. Collaborate with a talented, passionate team in a fast-paced environment. Make your mark on products that delight customers and shape industry trends. If you're a driven, creative professional with a love for food and innovation, this is your chance to step into a senior role with a company where your ideas will shine. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
May 19, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to take the lead in crafting innovative, delicious products for some of the UK's top retailers and brands? We're on the hunt for a NPD Technologist to join our client's forward-thinking team, where your expertise will drive ground-breaking product innovation. This is a customer-facing role that blends creativity, technical skill, and strategic insight. You'll be the linchpin between customer collaboration and the creation of exceptional products, helping shape the future of the food industry. What you'll be doing: Leading end-to-end product development projects, from concept to commercialization. Collaborating with customers to understand their needs and deliver tailored, innovative solutions. Staying ahead of the curve by researching and interpreting market trends. Overseeing trials and ensuring products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards. Delivering polished proposals and presentations to customers and internal teams. What we're looking for: Proven experience in a food manufacturing or NPD environment. A passion for innovation, with a track record of developing standout products. Exceptional communication skills and confidence in customer-facing interactions. A proactive, solution-focused mindset with excellent project management abilities. Why join us? Be at the forefront of food innovation, working on exciting projects for leading retailers and brands. Collaborate with a talented, passionate team in a fast-paced environment. Make your mark on products that delight customers and shape industry trends. If you're a driven, creative professional with a love for food and innovation, this is your chance to step into a senior role with a company where your ideas will shine. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Job: Product Developer Location: Worksop Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing We have a permanent opportunity for a Product Developer to join our team at Manton Wood! As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential What we're looking for At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advert before the stated closing date.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Job: Product Developer Location: Worksop Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing We have a permanent opportunity for a Product Developer to join our team at Manton Wood! As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential What we're looking for At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advert before the stated closing date.
Specification Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: Monday-Friday, 08.30-17.00 Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, dressed salads, noodles, leafy salads, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,200 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you'll be doing In this busy and dynamic role as a Specification Technologist, you will be responsible for completing finished product specifications for retailers and managing the retailer systems and processes used to generate finished product packaging. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all specifications, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high standards and support business operations. Role Accountabilities • Complete finished product specifications and artwork on time, ensuring all technical, legal and quality data is accurate and right first time • Work closely with raw materials, packaging and NPD teams to ensure specifications reflect current materials, legal requirements and retailer standards • Manage retailer online systems and specification housekeeping, maintaining accuracy, compliance and critical path delivery • Support audits and customer visits by providing accurate specification and artwork information, reporting non-conformances and identifying improvements • Maintain robust document control, ensuring confidentiality, accurate filing and clear version control of specifications and artwork • Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers, escalating missing or inaccurate information promptly • Operate safely, comply with legislation, report hazards and contribute to continuous improvement in health, safety and the working environment What we're looking for • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to specifications and artwork • Good understanding of retailer specifications, artwork and legal labelling requirements • Ability to manage critical paths and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Confidence working with retailer specification systems and technical data platforms • Clear and effective communication skills when working with internal teams and customers • Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions • Willingness to learn, develop and build technical expertise within a collaborative team • Commitment to quality, accuracy and compliance in all aspects of work We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contribution Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Specification Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: Monday-Friday, 08.30-17.00 Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, dressed salads, noodles, leafy salads, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,200 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you'll be doing In this busy and dynamic role as a Specification Technologist, you will be responsible for completing finished product specifications for retailers and managing the retailer systems and processes used to generate finished product packaging. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all specifications, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high standards and support business operations. Role Accountabilities • Complete finished product specifications and artwork on time, ensuring all technical, legal and quality data is accurate and right first time • Work closely with raw materials, packaging and NPD teams to ensure specifications reflect current materials, legal requirements and retailer standards • Manage retailer online systems and specification housekeeping, maintaining accuracy, compliance and critical path delivery • Support audits and customer visits by providing accurate specification and artwork information, reporting non-conformances and identifying improvements • Maintain robust document control, ensuring confidentiality, accurate filing and clear version control of specifications and artwork • Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers, escalating missing or inaccurate information promptly • Operate safely, comply with legislation, report hazards and contribute to continuous improvement in health, safety and the working environment What we're looking for • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to specifications and artwork • Good understanding of retailer specifications, artwork and legal labelling requirements • Ability to manage critical paths and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Confidence working with retailer specification systems and technical data platforms • Clear and effective communication skills when working with internal teams and customers • Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions • Willingness to learn, develop and build technical expertise within a collaborative team • Commitment to quality, accuracy and compliance in all aspects of work We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contribution Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
NPD Technologist Salary: £34,000 per annum Location: Ashford, TN24 Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday (occasional Fridays as required) Hours: 38 hours per week, Flexi start times Overtime: Paid at 1.25x Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role Our client is a well-established business within the confectionery sector, specialising in high-quality chocolate-based products click apply for full job details
May 18, 2026
Full time
NPD Technologist Salary: £34,000 per annum Location: Ashford, TN24 Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday (occasional Fridays as required) Hours: 38 hours per week, Flexi start times Overtime: Paid at 1.25x Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role Our client is a well-established business within the confectionery sector, specialising in high-quality chocolate-based products click apply for full job details
Based at Bakkavor Desserts Newark, Jessop Way, Newark, NG24 2ER Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing As Specifications Technologist you will complete finished product specifications for the retailers and manage the retailer systems and process designed to generate finished product packaging. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all specifications, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high standards and support business operations. • Complete finished product specifications and artwork on time, ensuring all technical, legal and quality data is accurate and right first time • Work closely with raw materials, packaging and NPD teams to ensure specifications reflect current materials, legal requirements and retailer standards • Manage retailer online systems and specification housekeeping, maintaining accuracy, compliance and critical path delivery • Support audits and customer visits by providing accurate specification and artwork information, reporting non-conformances and identifying improvements • Maintain robust document control, ensuring confidentiality, accurate filing and clear version control of specifications and artwork • Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers, escalating missing or inaccurate information promptly • Operate safely, comply with legislation, report hazards and contribute to continuous improvement in health, safety and the working environment What we're looking for • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to specifications and artwork • Good understanding of retailer specifications, artwork and legal labelling requirements • Ability to manage critical paths and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Confidence working with retailer specification systems and technical data platforms • Clear and effective communication skills when working with internal teams and customers • Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions • Willingness to learn, develop and build technical expertise within a collaborative team • Commitment to quality, accuracy and compliance in all aspects of work We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause
May 16, 2026
Full time
Based at Bakkavor Desserts Newark, Jessop Way, Newark, NG24 2ER Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing As Specifications Technologist you will complete finished product specifications for the retailers and manage the retailer systems and process designed to generate finished product packaging. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all specifications, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high standards and support business operations. • Complete finished product specifications and artwork on time, ensuring all technical, legal and quality data is accurate and right first time • Work closely with raw materials, packaging and NPD teams to ensure specifications reflect current materials, legal requirements and retailer standards • Manage retailer online systems and specification housekeeping, maintaining accuracy, compliance and critical path delivery • Support audits and customer visits by providing accurate specification and artwork information, reporting non-conformances and identifying improvements • Maintain robust document control, ensuring confidentiality, accurate filing and clear version control of specifications and artwork • Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers, escalating missing or inaccurate information promptly • Operate safely, comply with legislation, report hazards and contribute to continuous improvement in health, safety and the working environment What we're looking for • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to specifications and artwork • Good understanding of retailer specifications, artwork and legal labelling requirements • Ability to manage critical paths and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Confidence working with retailer specification systems and technical data platforms • Clear and effective communication skills when working with internal teams and customers • Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions • Willingness to learn, develop and build technical expertise within a collaborative team • Commitment to quality, accuracy and compliance in all aspects of work We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause
Raw Materials Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Greencore London Meals - Cumberland, Cumberland Avenue, NW10 7RQ Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday to Friday 08:30am-17:00pm Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Park Royal, West London, spans three factories and a distribution centre. The site produces a wide range of chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products, and savoury accompaniments, employing over 2,000 people in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. What you'll be doing In this pivotal role as a Raw Materials Technologist, you will ensure that customer, business, and legal requirements for raw materials and supplier quality assurance are fully met. You will establish, monitor, and maintain quality, safety, and risk evaluation systems, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively and on time. Role Accountabilities • Ensure all raw materials have approved, validated specifications and risk assessments • Challenge and verify supplier information to ensure full understanding and compliance • Maintain accurate raw material systems, databases, and launch-ready documentation • Support NPD activity and product launches by identifying material risks and operational impacts early • Ensure full supplier approval, including SAQs, audits, and certification requirements • Support and lead raw material elements of internal, customer, and group audits • Audit compliance with QMS, GMP, and HACCP standards, driving corrective actions to closure • Monitor KPIs, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives • Communicate customer and business requirements clearly to suppliers and site teams • Support food safety incidents by providing timely and accurate technical information • Promote safe working practices and contribute to a strong health and safety culture What we're looking for • Strong knowledge of food safety, supplier assurance, and raw material risk management • Experience working with quality management systems, specifications, and risk assessments • Confidence challenging supplier data to ensure compliance and robustness • Ability to work cross-functionally with Technical, Operations, NPD, and suppliers • Strong audit capability with a clear understanding of GMP and HACCP requirements • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail • Strong communication skills, able to influence at all levels • Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential risks • Passion for quality, safety, and continuous improvement We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contribution Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Raw Materials Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Greencore London Meals - Cumberland, Cumberland Avenue, NW10 7RQ Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday to Friday 08:30am-17:00pm Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Park Royal, West London, spans three factories and a distribution centre. The site produces a wide range of chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products, and savoury accompaniments, employing over 2,000 people in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. What you'll be doing In this pivotal role as a Raw Materials Technologist, you will ensure that customer, business, and legal requirements for raw materials and supplier quality assurance are fully met. You will establish, monitor, and maintain quality, safety, and risk evaluation systems, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively and on time. Role Accountabilities • Ensure all raw materials have approved, validated specifications and risk assessments • Challenge and verify supplier information to ensure full understanding and compliance • Maintain accurate raw material systems, databases, and launch-ready documentation • Support NPD activity and product launches by identifying material risks and operational impacts early • Ensure full supplier approval, including SAQs, audits, and certification requirements • Support and lead raw material elements of internal, customer, and group audits • Audit compliance with QMS, GMP, and HACCP standards, driving corrective actions to closure • Monitor KPIs, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives • Communicate customer and business requirements clearly to suppliers and site teams • Support food safety incidents by providing timely and accurate technical information • Promote safe working practices and contribute to a strong health and safety culture What we're looking for • Strong knowledge of food safety, supplier assurance, and raw material risk management • Experience working with quality management systems, specifications, and risk assessments • Confidence challenging supplier data to ensure compliance and robustness • Ability to work cross-functionally with Technical, Operations, NPD, and suppliers • Strong audit capability with a clear understanding of GMP and HACCP requirements • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail • Strong communication skills, able to influence at all levels • Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential risks • Passion for quality, safety, and continuous improvement We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contribution Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
NPD Manager This NPD role works across the full spectrum from concept to launch, working with commercial and category teams and contributing to both own-label and branded development. It s a great platform if you are looking to develop your NPD career and want more autonomy driving new product concepts. Reporting to the Head of Development, you will have fantastic support from both NPD and the Category teams to help you grow and develop in the role. This is a site-based role offering one days WFH per week. Are you a development technologist looking for the next stage in your career to NPD Manager? This role is ideal, with plenty of scope to grow your development skill set in terms of the mentoring opportunities and the experienced team to work alongside. The Business : A business with a portfolio of quality food products Agile and decisive Strong reputation in their product ranges Robust supply chain Standout position due to customer service and quality Constantly driving innovation in their market category What does your development background need to look like for this NPD Manager role? Experience in product development in the food industry. Experience managing the product life cycle from concept to launch in deadline-driven environments. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think laterally to overcome obstacles. A real love of food and the industry. Experience working in manufacturing within retail food production environments. A confident, enthusiastic individual able to engage with peers and stakeholders at all levels. A passion for product development and the ability to keep project plans up to date. Able to manage the critical path and collaborate with other functions to deliver to deadlines. An organised individual who can coordinate multi-stakeholder projects. Please get in touch with us to learn more about this opportunity interviews to be scheduled before the end of May. We work around your hours, so arranging a discreet discussion to explore this role couldn t be easier. Please send your CV to Colette, mentioning the title NPD Manager, in the Novus team to start the process.
May 15, 2026
Full time
NPD Manager This NPD role works across the full spectrum from concept to launch, working with commercial and category teams and contributing to both own-label and branded development. It s a great platform if you are looking to develop your NPD career and want more autonomy driving new product concepts. Reporting to the Head of Development, you will have fantastic support from both NPD and the Category teams to help you grow and develop in the role. This is a site-based role offering one days WFH per week. Are you a development technologist looking for the next stage in your career to NPD Manager? This role is ideal, with plenty of scope to grow your development skill set in terms of the mentoring opportunities and the experienced team to work alongside. The Business : A business with a portfolio of quality food products Agile and decisive Strong reputation in their product ranges Robust supply chain Standout position due to customer service and quality Constantly driving innovation in their market category What does your development background need to look like for this NPD Manager role? Experience in product development in the food industry. Experience managing the product life cycle from concept to launch in deadline-driven environments. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think laterally to overcome obstacles. A real love of food and the industry. Experience working in manufacturing within retail food production environments. A confident, enthusiastic individual able to engage with peers and stakeholders at all levels. A passion for product development and the ability to keep project plans up to date. Able to manage the critical path and collaborate with other functions to deliver to deadlines. An organised individual who can coordinate multi-stakeholder projects. Please get in touch with us to learn more about this opportunity interviews to be scheduled before the end of May. We work around your hours, so arranging a discreet discussion to explore this role couldn t be easier. Please send your CV to Colette, mentioning the title NPD Manager, in the Novus team to start the process.
Have you got a passion for baking and New Product Development? Has to time come for you to explore a new opportunity and look at developing your career? This opportunity could be for you! This role needs your knowledge of Baking and NPD processes in order to succeed. Reporting to the NPD Manager you will be one of the senior people within the NPD team and use your already great experience in baking to guide and pass on your experience to the team and get hands stuck in! The role: Retailer facing environment You will use your existing knowledge and experience of NPD Processes Optimise factory settings to ensure product quality and consistency Coordinate factory trials and first production runs Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers About you: You will be experienced in an NPD environment Ideally expereinced in bakery setting as well Passionate and driven Want to know more? Apply now! For an informal chat about the role in more detail give me a call on (phone number removed) or email me - (url removed) INDTECH
May 15, 2026
Full time
Have you got a passion for baking and New Product Development? Has to time come for you to explore a new opportunity and look at developing your career? This opportunity could be for you! This role needs your knowledge of Baking and NPD processes in order to succeed. Reporting to the NPD Manager you will be one of the senior people within the NPD team and use your already great experience in baking to guide and pass on your experience to the team and get hands stuck in! The role: Retailer facing environment You will use your existing knowledge and experience of NPD Processes Optimise factory settings to ensure product quality and consistency Coordinate factory trials and first production runs Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers About you: You will be experienced in an NPD environment Ideally expereinced in bakery setting as well Passionate and driven Want to know more? Apply now! For an informal chat about the role in more detail give me a call on (phone number removed) or email me - (url removed) INDTECH
We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Process Technologist to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business based in Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in food production, NPD, or process development who is looking to further their career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As Process Technologist, you will play a key role in supporting the successful launch and scale-up of new and existing products into manufacturing. Working closely with Production, Technical, Quality and NPD teams, you will help ensure products are launched efficiently, meet customer specifications and are produced to the highest quality and food safety standards. Responsibilities will include managing factory trials and first production runs, troubleshooting process issues, maintaining accurate documentation and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a chilled food manufacturing environment and possess strong organisational and communication skills. You will be proactive, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects within a fast-paced setting. Knowledge of food safety and quality systems would be highly advantageous. In return, the business offers a competitive salary, excellent development opportunities and the chance to join a supportive and forward-thinking team environment. Please Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position If you would like to find out more information, please contact Danielle Bailey for a confidential conversation on (phone number removed) or (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
May 15, 2026
Full time
We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Process Technologist to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business based in Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in food production, NPD, or process development who is looking to further their career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As Process Technologist, you will play a key role in supporting the successful launch and scale-up of new and existing products into manufacturing. Working closely with Production, Technical, Quality and NPD teams, you will help ensure products are launched efficiently, meet customer specifications and are produced to the highest quality and food safety standards. Responsibilities will include managing factory trials and first production runs, troubleshooting process issues, maintaining accurate documentation and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a chilled food manufacturing environment and possess strong organisational and communication skills. You will be proactive, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects within a fast-paced setting. Knowledge of food safety and quality systems would be highly advantageous. In return, the business offers a competitive salary, excellent development opportunities and the chance to join a supportive and forward-thinking team environment. Please Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position If you would like to find out more information, please contact Danielle Bailey for a confidential conversation on (phone number removed) or (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Existing Product Development Technologist Location: Coventry Reporting to: Head of NPD Salary: up to 35k About the Role We are looking for an Existing Product Development (EPD) Technologist to join our UK NPD team, primarily based at our Coventry site. This role is key to ensuring the ongoing success and optimisation of our existing product portfolio through cost-saving initiatives, product and process improvements, and operational robustness. You will play a pivotal role in prioritising, planning and delivering EPD activities, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet target costs, quality standards, waste levels and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities As an Existing Product Development Technologist, you will: Work collaboratively with NPD teams to ensure all EPD products are safe, robust, cost-effective and aligned with Gruma policies and target waste levels Support cost-saving initiatives across procurement, decomplexity, contingency planning, tenders and ingredient changes Produce kitchen samples where required to evaluate ingredients prior to factory-scale trials Support, organise and run factory trials, efficiently capturing all process data, settings, costs and outcomes Complete accurate trial documentation, including recommendations, conclusions and next steps Record and track ingredient, laboratory and trial costs, sharing insights with Project Managers and Finance Organise samples for nutritional, microbiological and organoleptic testing, customer requests and external laboratories Create and maintain QAS documentation to ensure products are launched on time, to specification and within target cost Communicate effectively with cross-functional European teams including Packaging, Operations, Technical, Purchasing, Planning and Engineering Decision-Making & Scope You will have autonomy to make daily operational decisions, including: Managing the storage and labelling of development ingredients Planning the order and approach of trial recipes to maximise efficiency Liaising with internal teams to resolve technical or operational challenges Reviewing factory worksheets with Process Technologists and Project Managers to ensure methodologies are current Supporting wider NPD, Packaging and Procurement teams through innovative problem-solving during trials The role is primarily Coventry-based, with occasional support required at the Seaham site. Key Challenges Developing recipes that meet food safety, quality, cost and waste targets Managing multiple projects at pace in a dynamic NPD environment Ensuring existing SKUs perform effectively on current equipment Capturing and controlling all ingredient, trial and laboratory costs Taking existing products through the full factory trial lifecycle, from request to launch documentation Identifying new ingredients or processes requiring HACCP review Resolving defects, faults and operational issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity to work in a hands-on, fast-paced product development role where your technical expertise will directly impact cost savings, product quality and operational success across the business.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Existing Product Development Technologist Location: Coventry Reporting to: Head of NPD Salary: up to 35k About the Role We are looking for an Existing Product Development (EPD) Technologist to join our UK NPD team, primarily based at our Coventry site. This role is key to ensuring the ongoing success and optimisation of our existing product portfolio through cost-saving initiatives, product and process improvements, and operational robustness. You will play a pivotal role in prioritising, planning and delivering EPD activities, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet target costs, quality standards, waste levels and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities As an Existing Product Development Technologist, you will: Work collaboratively with NPD teams to ensure all EPD products are safe, robust, cost-effective and aligned with Gruma policies and target waste levels Support cost-saving initiatives across procurement, decomplexity, contingency planning, tenders and ingredient changes Produce kitchen samples where required to evaluate ingredients prior to factory-scale trials Support, organise and run factory trials, efficiently capturing all process data, settings, costs and outcomes Complete accurate trial documentation, including recommendations, conclusions and next steps Record and track ingredient, laboratory and trial costs, sharing insights with Project Managers and Finance Organise samples for nutritional, microbiological and organoleptic testing, customer requests and external laboratories Create and maintain QAS documentation to ensure products are launched on time, to specification and within target cost Communicate effectively with cross-functional European teams including Packaging, Operations, Technical, Purchasing, Planning and Engineering Decision-Making & Scope You will have autonomy to make daily operational decisions, including: Managing the storage and labelling of development ingredients Planning the order and approach of trial recipes to maximise efficiency Liaising with internal teams to resolve technical or operational challenges Reviewing factory worksheets with Process Technologists and Project Managers to ensure methodologies are current Supporting wider NPD, Packaging and Procurement teams through innovative problem-solving during trials The role is primarily Coventry-based, with occasional support required at the Seaham site. Key Challenges Developing recipes that meet food safety, quality, cost and waste targets Managing multiple projects at pace in a dynamic NPD environment Ensuring existing SKUs perform effectively on current equipment Capturing and controlling all ingredient, trial and laboratory costs Taking existing products through the full factory trial lifecycle, from request to launch documentation Identifying new ingredients or processes requiring HACCP review Resolving defects, faults and operational issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity to work in a hands-on, fast-paced product development role where your technical expertise will directly impact cost savings, product quality and operational success across the business.
TECHNOLOGIST Fresh Produce Competitive Salary + Great Benefits Love fresh produce? Thrive on detail? Enjoy being the person who keeps everything moving behind the scenes? We're looking for a sharp, commercially aware Technologist to join a fast-paced fresh produce business where no two days look the same. This is one of those roles where you'll have real visibility, real responsibility, and real influence - working closely with customers, growers, suppliers, and internal teams to keep standards high and shelves stocked with quality products. What's the role all about? You'll be the technical link between customer expectations and operational delivery - making sure quality, compliance, and continuous improvement stay front and centre. One minute you'll be analysing customer KPIs and spotting trends, the next you'll be out visiting growers, retail customers or working with commercial and NPD teams on new projects. What you'll be getting stuck into: Managing technical relationships with key retail customers Analysing KPIs, trends & performance data Driving improvements through QMS systems Handling complaints reporting and identifying solutions that actually stick Supporting artwork and label approvals Visiting growers and suppliers on-site Keeping specifications accurate, compliant & customer-ready Working closely with Technical, Commercial, NPD & Supply Chain teams Supporting customer projects and business improvement plans What we're looking for: Experience within fresh produce, food manufacturing, or horticulture Someone organised, analytical, and naturally detail-focused A confident communicator who can build relationships at all levels A proactive mindset - someone who spots problems before they become problems The ability to stay calm, logical, and solutions-focused under pressure A team player who's happy to roll sleeves up and support where needed The package: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 33 days annual leave Competitive salary Genuine opportunity to develop and grow within the business Why this role? Because this isn't a "sit behind a desk and tick boxes" technical role. You'll have the chance to influence quality from field to shelf, work directly with customers, and become part of a business that genuinely values collaboration, standards, and doing things properly. Interested? Apply via the link or contact Luan on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
May 14, 2026
Full time
TECHNOLOGIST Fresh Produce Competitive Salary + Great Benefits Love fresh produce? Thrive on detail? Enjoy being the person who keeps everything moving behind the scenes? We're looking for a sharp, commercially aware Technologist to join a fast-paced fresh produce business where no two days look the same. This is one of those roles where you'll have real visibility, real responsibility, and real influence - working closely with customers, growers, suppliers, and internal teams to keep standards high and shelves stocked with quality products. What's the role all about? You'll be the technical link between customer expectations and operational delivery - making sure quality, compliance, and continuous improvement stay front and centre. One minute you'll be analysing customer KPIs and spotting trends, the next you'll be out visiting growers, retail customers or working with commercial and NPD teams on new projects. What you'll be getting stuck into: Managing technical relationships with key retail customers Analysing KPIs, trends & performance data Driving improvements through QMS systems Handling complaints reporting and identifying solutions that actually stick Supporting artwork and label approvals Visiting growers and suppliers on-site Keeping specifications accurate, compliant & customer-ready Working closely with Technical, Commercial, NPD & Supply Chain teams Supporting customer projects and business improvement plans What we're looking for: Experience within fresh produce, food manufacturing, or horticulture Someone organised, analytical, and naturally detail-focused A confident communicator who can build relationships at all levels A proactive mindset - someone who spots problems before they become problems The ability to stay calm, logical, and solutions-focused under pressure A team player who's happy to roll sleeves up and support where needed The package: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 33 days annual leave Competitive salary Genuine opportunity to develop and grow within the business Why this role? Because this isn't a "sit behind a desk and tick boxes" technical role. You'll have the chance to influence quality from field to shelf, work directly with customers, and become part of a business that genuinely values collaboration, standards, and doing things properly. Interested? Apply via the link or contact Luan on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
We're working with a well-established food manufacturing business based in Lincolnshire, who are looking for an NPD Technologist to join their growing team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to launch, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and isn't afraid to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in. Key Responsibilities Managing NPD projects end-to-end, from initial brief through to successful launch Owning and managing critical paths, ensuring timelines, costs, and quality standards are met Acting as a customer-facing point of contact, confidently presenting concepts, progress updates, and solutions Working cross-functionally with Technical, Operations, and Commercial teams Supporting trials, factory launches, and continuous improvement projects Bringing creativity and fresh ideas to product development What We're Looking For Previous experience in an NPD Technologist or similar role within FMCG / food manufacturing Strong project management skills with proven experience managing critical paths Confident customer-facing experience A creative mindset with a practical, hands-on approach Organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment Someone who genuinely enjoys product development and being involved at every stage Why Apply? Opportunity to work with a supportive and collaborative team A varied role with real ownership and visibility A chance to be creative while still being commercially focused If you're an NPD Technologist who loves juggling projects, working with customers, and bringing products to life, this could be a great next step. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
May 13, 2026
Full time
We're working with a well-established food manufacturing business based in Lincolnshire, who are looking for an NPD Technologist to join their growing team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to launch, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and isn't afraid to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in. Key Responsibilities Managing NPD projects end-to-end, from initial brief through to successful launch Owning and managing critical paths, ensuring timelines, costs, and quality standards are met Acting as a customer-facing point of contact, confidently presenting concepts, progress updates, and solutions Working cross-functionally with Technical, Operations, and Commercial teams Supporting trials, factory launches, and continuous improvement projects Bringing creativity and fresh ideas to product development What We're Looking For Previous experience in an NPD Technologist or similar role within FMCG / food manufacturing Strong project management skills with proven experience managing critical paths Confident customer-facing experience A creative mindset with a practical, hands-on approach Organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment Someone who genuinely enjoys product development and being involved at every stage Why Apply? Opportunity to work with a supportive and collaborative team A varied role with real ownership and visibility A chance to be creative while still being commercially focused If you're an NPD Technologist who loves juggling projects, working with customers, and bringing products to life, this could be a great next step. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Do you absolutely love food? Are you a person that's always experimenting in the kitchen, spotting the next big flavour trend, or dreaming up exciting twists on classic bakes? If so, you could be the perfect addition at Bells of Lazonby as a Food Process Technologist . Location: Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1BG Salary: Starting from £27,500 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About Us: We are an established family bakery with a taste for quality, having created delicious products for over 75 years. We produce baked goods for retail and food service. Operate two bakeries: a conventional Bakery and a dedicated Gluten, Wheat and Milk Free Bakery avoiding 12 out of the 14 notifiable allergens. Proud to offer a full range of baked goods to our loyal customers, including key retailers and large food service providers who are happy to stock our delicious products. At Bells of Lazonby, baking has been at the heart of what we do since 1946. We combine craft skills with large-scale production to create products we're proud of, and we know the secret ingredient behind our success is our people. Food Process Technologist - The Role: We are looking for an experienced NPD Process Technologist (or a highly capable baker / food creator) to join our team and help bring new ideas from the development kitchen to full scale production. This is a hands on, highly collaborative role where curiosity, problem-solving and a passion for great food really matter. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment where innovation is truly baked into everyday work, this could be the role for you. Food Process Technologist - Key Responsibilities: - Lead and support factory trials across our bakery sites - Establish and refine process methods for new products - Record, evaluate and communicate trial outcomes clearly - Check final recipes and production methods before launch - Support first productions and troubleshoot issues online - Collect and assess data to support quality, packaging and standards - Work with customers during on-site trials when required - Help drive continuous improvement and process innovation Food Process Technologist - You: - A genuine passion for food and bakery products - Practical bakery knowledge or Food product development experience - Strong practical problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset - Confidence working both independently and collaboratively - Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel - Strong communication skills and attention to detail - Have flexibility to work hours that align with trial requirements - Eligibility to work in the UK ( This role is not applicable for Skilled Worker VISA applications ) Food Process Technologist - Benefits: - Free Transport to and from Lazonby from Penrith (depending on shift) - 29 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays - Free Fruit/ Tea/Coffee - Free onsite parking - Shopping discounts - Company Sick Pay - Refer a Friend Scheme - 1st BONUS = £100, 2nd BONUS = £300 - Access to an Employee Assistance Programme - Cycle to Work Scheme - Discounted cakes - Health assurance scheme - Employee Assistance program Application Process: Bells of Lazonby is committed to equal opportunities for all. As an accredited Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, accepting job applications in various formats. To apply for this exciting Food Process Technologist opportunity, please click 'Apply' now!
May 13, 2026
Full time
Do you absolutely love food? Are you a person that's always experimenting in the kitchen, spotting the next big flavour trend, or dreaming up exciting twists on classic bakes? If so, you could be the perfect addition at Bells of Lazonby as a Food Process Technologist . Location: Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1BG Salary: Starting from £27,500 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About Us: We are an established family bakery with a taste for quality, having created delicious products for over 75 years. We produce baked goods for retail and food service. Operate two bakeries: a conventional Bakery and a dedicated Gluten, Wheat and Milk Free Bakery avoiding 12 out of the 14 notifiable allergens. Proud to offer a full range of baked goods to our loyal customers, including key retailers and large food service providers who are happy to stock our delicious products. At Bells of Lazonby, baking has been at the heart of what we do since 1946. We combine craft skills with large-scale production to create products we're proud of, and we know the secret ingredient behind our success is our people. Food Process Technologist - The Role: We are looking for an experienced NPD Process Technologist (or a highly capable baker / food creator) to join our team and help bring new ideas from the development kitchen to full scale production. This is a hands on, highly collaborative role where curiosity, problem-solving and a passion for great food really matter. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment where innovation is truly baked into everyday work, this could be the role for you. Food Process Technologist - Key Responsibilities: - Lead and support factory trials across our bakery sites - Establish and refine process methods for new products - Record, evaluate and communicate trial outcomes clearly - Check final recipes and production methods before launch - Support first productions and troubleshoot issues online - Collect and assess data to support quality, packaging and standards - Work with customers during on-site trials when required - Help drive continuous improvement and process innovation Food Process Technologist - You: - A genuine passion for food and bakery products - Practical bakery knowledge or Food product development experience - Strong practical problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset - Confidence working both independently and collaboratively - Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel - Strong communication skills and attention to detail - Have flexibility to work hours that align with trial requirements - Eligibility to work in the UK ( This role is not applicable for Skilled Worker VISA applications ) Food Process Technologist - Benefits: - Free Transport to and from Lazonby from Penrith (depending on shift) - 29 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays - Free Fruit/ Tea/Coffee - Free onsite parking - Shopping discounts - Company Sick Pay - Refer a Friend Scheme - 1st BONUS = £100, 2nd BONUS = £300 - Access to an Employee Assistance Programme - Cycle to Work Scheme - Discounted cakes - Health assurance scheme - Employee Assistance program Application Process: Bells of Lazonby is committed to equal opportunities for all. As an accredited Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, accepting job applications in various formats. To apply for this exciting Food Process Technologist opportunity, please click 'Apply' now!
Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Location: Wiltshire Salary: £45,000 plus Bonus Hours: Monday to Friday Are you an NPD Manager who enjoys turning ideas into finished products that work commercially, technically and operationally? A growing food manufacturing business is looking for an NPD Manager to lead one of its development streams, taking ownership of key NPD projects from concept through to successful launch. This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing creativity with pace and delivery. You will work closely with category, factory, technical and commercial teams to ensure products are not only exciting and relevant, but also achievable at scale. If you are looking for a position where you can lead projects, support others and see your work make a real impact, this is a strong opportunity to do so. What You ll Be Doing Take the lead on NPD projects, managing the full lifecycle from concept through to launch Lead one of the development streams, supporting and guiding Development Technologists Translate ideas and briefs into viable products that meet operational, quality and cost requirements Work closely with category teams to understand opportunities, trends and future range direction Plan and execute kitchen work, factory trials and product scale up activity Manage critical paths, deadlines and launch requirements across multiple projects Work closely with factory teams to ensure smooth scale up and successful product delivery Collaborate with Technical, Production and Commercial teams to align product and process Review and refine existing products to improve quality, efficiency and customer appeal Identify gaps and opportunities within the range, contributing to future product direction Present concepts, progress and outcomes clearly to stakeholders across the business Support continuous improvement within the development function What s In It for You Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful product development projects A senior role leading a development stream and supporting others in the team Strong cross functional exposure across NPD, category, technical, factory and commercial teams Involvement in shaping product range, future launches and wider innovation pipeline A business investing in its products, people and manufacturing capability Exposure to a growing operation with ongoing site investment and future capacity plans Clear opportunity to develop and progress within a stable, long-term environment Supportive and collaborative team culture with a strong mix of experienced people and new talent Company bonus and a wider employee benefits package Your Background Experience within food product development in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of how products move from kitchen concept to factory production Experience managing NPD projects, critical paths, deadlines and launches Comfortable working at pace and managing multiple projects at once Experience running or supporting factory trials and product scale up Commercially aware, with the ability to work closely with category and wider stakeholders Strong communication skills with the ability to influence different teams Creative and foodie, but practical enough to deliver products that work operationally Food science or related qualification would be beneficial, but hands-on development experience is more important Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities Genuine interest in food, product quality and innovation Join a Business That Invests in You You will be joining a business that is focused on developing its product offering, improving capability and continuing to invest in its future. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful projects, work closely with multiple teams and play a key role in delivering products that meet both customer and business expectations. With continued growth across its core markets, ongoing investment into manufacturing capability and a team that combines long-standing knowledge with fresh thinking, this is an environment where you can build a strong long-term career. If you are looking for a role where you can influence product direction, develop your career and be part of a business that values innovation and delivery, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and get in touch with Kimia at Found Food and Drink.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Location: Wiltshire Salary: £45,000 plus Bonus Hours: Monday to Friday Are you an NPD Manager who enjoys turning ideas into finished products that work commercially, technically and operationally? A growing food manufacturing business is looking for an NPD Manager to lead one of its development streams, taking ownership of key NPD projects from concept through to successful launch. This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing creativity with pace and delivery. You will work closely with category, factory, technical and commercial teams to ensure products are not only exciting and relevant, but also achievable at scale. If you are looking for a position where you can lead projects, support others and see your work make a real impact, this is a strong opportunity to do so. What You ll Be Doing Take the lead on NPD projects, managing the full lifecycle from concept through to launch Lead one of the development streams, supporting and guiding Development Technologists Translate ideas and briefs into viable products that meet operational, quality and cost requirements Work closely with category teams to understand opportunities, trends and future range direction Plan and execute kitchen work, factory trials and product scale up activity Manage critical paths, deadlines and launch requirements across multiple projects Work closely with factory teams to ensure smooth scale up and successful product delivery Collaborate with Technical, Production and Commercial teams to align product and process Review and refine existing products to improve quality, efficiency and customer appeal Identify gaps and opportunities within the range, contributing to future product direction Present concepts, progress and outcomes clearly to stakeholders across the business Support continuous improvement within the development function What s In It for You Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful product development projects A senior role leading a development stream and supporting others in the team Strong cross functional exposure across NPD, category, technical, factory and commercial teams Involvement in shaping product range, future launches and wider innovation pipeline A business investing in its products, people and manufacturing capability Exposure to a growing operation with ongoing site investment and future capacity plans Clear opportunity to develop and progress within a stable, long-term environment Supportive and collaborative team culture with a strong mix of experienced people and new talent Company bonus and a wider employee benefits package Your Background Experience within food product development in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of how products move from kitchen concept to factory production Experience managing NPD projects, critical paths, deadlines and launches Comfortable working at pace and managing multiple projects at once Experience running or supporting factory trials and product scale up Commercially aware, with the ability to work closely with category and wider stakeholders Strong communication skills with the ability to influence different teams Creative and foodie, but practical enough to deliver products that work operationally Food science or related qualification would be beneficial, but hands-on development experience is more important Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities Genuine interest in food, product quality and innovation Join a Business That Invests in You You will be joining a business that is focused on developing its product offering, improving capability and continuing to invest in its future. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful projects, work closely with multiple teams and play a key role in delivering products that meet both customer and business expectations. With continued growth across its core markets, ongoing investment into manufacturing capability and a team that combines long-standing knowledge with fresh thinking, this is an environment where you can build a strong long-term career. If you are looking for a role where you can influence product direction, develop your career and be part of a business that values innovation and delivery, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and get in touch with Kimia at Found Food and Drink.
Are you a Food Science graduate with a years experience under your belt? Looking to join a progressive and innovative business where you can enjoy a lot of autonomy over your day to day work? This is for you. My client are a rapidly expanding SME of ambient goods, with lots of exciting projects on the go including entering into new markets and launching trendy products. Job responsibilities: Responsible for site compliance to relevant UK Food Safety standards, including BRC. Main point of contact for all customers, suppliers and technical queries. Maintain product specifications and keep supplier database up to date, approving and on-boarding new suppliers. Working closely with NPD team on technical aspects of product trials/launches. Maintain and improve QMS, organising technical documentation and keeping policies up to date with latest legislation. Job Requirements: Experience working to BRC standards Full UK Driving License HACCP Level 3 Minimum of 1 year experience in the UK Food Manufacturing Industry. If you're interested and would like to find out more, reach out and I'll be in touch! Please note candidates must have full UK working rights to apply. Unfortunately my client cannot provide sponorship
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
Are you a Food Science graduate with a years experience under your belt? Looking to join a progressive and innovative business where you can enjoy a lot of autonomy over your day to day work? This is for you. My client are a rapidly expanding SME of ambient goods, with lots of exciting projects on the go including entering into new markets and launching trendy products. Job responsibilities: Responsible for site compliance to relevant UK Food Safety standards, including BRC. Main point of contact for all customers, suppliers and technical queries. Maintain product specifications and keep supplier database up to date, approving and on-boarding new suppliers. Working closely with NPD team on technical aspects of product trials/launches. Maintain and improve QMS, organising technical documentation and keeping policies up to date with latest legislation. Job Requirements: Experience working to BRC standards Full UK Driving License HACCP Level 3 Minimum of 1 year experience in the UK Food Manufacturing Industry. If you're interested and would like to find out more, reach out and I'll be in touch! Please note candidates must have full UK working rights to apply. Unfortunately my client cannot provide sponorship
Process Development Technologist Location: Stevenage Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 Hours: Full-time Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in bringing new products to life-ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch. You will need to be extremely technically competent and adapt at managing projects, able to Define, Detail and Coordinate Product Launch and run real timeTrial Coordination What You'll Be Doing Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy What's On Offer 45,000 - 55,000 salary A site-based role at a major food production facility Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team What We're Looking For A degree in Food Science or a similar technical field Previous experience in food manufacturing (FMCG), ideally in a process, development, or NPD-focused role Understanding of key food production methods-such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for continuous improvement A genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality Ready to Help Shape the Future of Food? If you're someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves the challenge of making ideas production-ready, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more! Our Commitment to Your Privacy Kandhu Recruitment will treat all applications confidentially. If your experience aligns with the role, we'll be in touch and may retain your information in accordance with our GDPR & Privacy Policy for relevant future opportunities. If not, we will not store your data or contact you further.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Process Development Technologist Location: Stevenage Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 Hours: Full-time Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in bringing new products to life-ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch. You will need to be extremely technically competent and adapt at managing projects, able to Define, Detail and Coordinate Product Launch and run real timeTrial Coordination What You'll Be Doing Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy What's On Offer 45,000 - 55,000 salary A site-based role at a major food production facility Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team What We're Looking For A degree in Food Science or a similar technical field Previous experience in food manufacturing (FMCG), ideally in a process, development, or NPD-focused role Understanding of key food production methods-such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for continuous improvement A genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality Ready to Help Shape the Future of Food? If you're someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves the challenge of making ideas production-ready, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more! Our Commitment to Your Privacy Kandhu Recruitment will treat all applications confidentially. If your experience aligns with the role, we'll be in touch and may retain your information in accordance with our GDPR & Privacy Policy for relevant future opportunities. If not, we will not store your data or contact you further.
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan
NPD Manager Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a fast-growing and award-winning food manufacturer based in South Wales. With a strong track record of innovation and a dynamic pipeline of new product launches planned over the coming years, the business is currently investing in a brand-new, purpose-built test kitchen to support future growth. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products from concept to launch. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead the end-to-end NPD process and manage a small, skilled team including a Packaging Technologist and an NPD Process Technician. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovation that meets both customer and commercial needs. Lead and manage the full NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to market launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Oversee and support the development of direct reports in packaging and process development roles. Partner with National Account Managers and Brand teams to translate market insights into winning products. Conduct market trend and competitor analysis to drive innovation and identify opportunities. Manage critical paths, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Maximise use of the new test kitchen facility for creative development, trials, and presentations. Support product trials, shelf-life testing, and internal/external product showcases. NPD Manager Job Requirements Strong background in food NPD, ideally within dairy, spreads, or similar chilled categories. Passion for food, ingredients, and innovation. Proven experience managing the concept-to-launch process. Skilled in leading and developing teams. Excellent communication and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels. NPD Manager Salary & Benefits 50,000- 55,000 salary 33 days holiday Full benefits to be discussed Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
NPD Manager Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a fast-growing and award-winning food manufacturer based in South Wales. With a strong track record of innovation and a dynamic pipeline of new product launches planned over the coming years, the business is currently investing in a brand-new, purpose-built test kitchen to support future growth. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products from concept to launch. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead the end-to-end NPD process and manage a small, skilled team including a Packaging Technologist and an NPD Process Technician. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovation that meets both customer and commercial needs. Lead and manage the full NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to market launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Oversee and support the development of direct reports in packaging and process development roles. Partner with National Account Managers and Brand teams to translate market insights into winning products. Conduct market trend and competitor analysis to drive innovation and identify opportunities. Manage critical paths, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Maximise use of the new test kitchen facility for creative development, trials, and presentations. Support product trials, shelf-life testing, and internal/external product showcases. NPD Manager Job Requirements Strong background in food NPD, ideally within dairy, spreads, or similar chilled categories. Passion for food, ingredients, and innovation. Proven experience managing the concept-to-launch process. Skilled in leading and developing teams. Excellent communication and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels. NPD Manager Salary & Benefits 50,000- 55,000 salary 33 days holiday Full benefits to be discussed Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Are you skilled at creating detailed and accurate food product specifications? Looking to advance your career with a leading food manufacturer? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you! We are seeking a Specifications Technologist to join a thriving technical team in Derbyshire. In this key role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining product specifications for B2B customers. Your expertise will ensure compliance with food safety regulations and meet customer expectations, playing a vital part in maintaining the company's reputation for excellence. To excel in this role, you'll need previous experience in writing B2B or retail specifications within the food industry. Attention to detail, a thorough understanding of industry standards and the ability to collaborate with internal teams like NPD, technical and commercial are essential. In return, you'll enjoy a competitive salary of up to 35,000, along with the flexibility to work from home two days a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an industry-leading manufacturer and be part of a supportive and successful team. If you're ready to advance in your career, send your updated CV to Nicola at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for further information. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Are you skilled at creating detailed and accurate food product specifications? Looking to advance your career with a leading food manufacturer? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you! We are seeking a Specifications Technologist to join a thriving technical team in Derbyshire. In this key role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining product specifications for B2B customers. Your expertise will ensure compliance with food safety regulations and meet customer expectations, playing a vital part in maintaining the company's reputation for excellence. To excel in this role, you'll need previous experience in writing B2B or retail specifications within the food industry. Attention to detail, a thorough understanding of industry standards and the ability to collaborate with internal teams like NPD, technical and commercial are essential. In return, you'll enjoy a competitive salary of up to 35,000, along with the flexibility to work from home two days a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an industry-leading manufacturer and be part of a supportive and successful team. If you're ready to advance in your career, send your updated CV to Nicola at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for further information. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Are you ready to take the lead in crafting innovative, delicious products for some of the UK's top retailers and brands? We're on the hunt for a NPD Technologist to join our client's forward-thinking team, where your expertise will drive ground-breaking product innovation. This is a customer-facing role that blends creativity, technical skill, and strategic insight. You'll be the linchpin between customer collaboration and the creation of exceptional products, helping shape the future of the food industry. What you'll be doing: Leading end-to-end product development projects, from concept to commercialization. Collaborating with customers to understand their needs and deliver tailored, innovative solutions. Staying ahead of the curve by researching and interpreting market trends. Overseeing trials and ensuring products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards. Delivering polished proposals and presentations to customers and internal teams. What we're looking for: Proven experience in a food manufacturing or NPD environment. A passion for innovation, with a track record of developing standout products. Exceptional communication skills and confidence in customer-facing interactions. A proactive, solution-focused mindset with excellent project management abilities. Why join us? Be at the forefront of food innovation, working on exciting projects for leading retailers and brands. Collaborate with a talented, passionate team in a fast-paced environment. Make your mark on products that delight customers and shape industry trends. If you're a driven, creative professional with a love for food and innovation, this is your chance to step into a senior role with a company where your ideas will shine. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Are you ready to take the lead in crafting innovative, delicious products for some of the UK's top retailers and brands? We're on the hunt for a NPD Technologist to join our client's forward-thinking team, where your expertise will drive ground-breaking product innovation. This is a customer-facing role that blends creativity, technical skill, and strategic insight. You'll be the linchpin between customer collaboration and the creation of exceptional products, helping shape the future of the food industry. What you'll be doing: Leading end-to-end product development projects, from concept to commercialization. Collaborating with customers to understand their needs and deliver tailored, innovative solutions. Staying ahead of the curve by researching and interpreting market trends. Overseeing trials and ensuring products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards. Delivering polished proposals and presentations to customers and internal teams. What we're looking for: Proven experience in a food manufacturing or NPD environment. A passion for innovation, with a track record of developing standout products. Exceptional communication skills and confidence in customer-facing interactions. A proactive, solution-focused mindset with excellent project management abilities. Why join us? Be at the forefront of food innovation, working on exciting projects for leading retailers and brands. Collaborate with a talented, passionate team in a fast-paced environment. Make your mark on products that delight customers and shape industry trends. If you're a driven, creative professional with a love for food and innovation, this is your chance to step into a senior role with a company where your ideas will shine. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
NPD Manager This food manufacturer is part of a national business, supplying products to both the foodservice sector and manufacturers across the UK. With a strong passion for innovation, the business has played a key role in transforming an exciting niche into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the food industry. About the NPD Manager job Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll lead the NPD team, managing the full product development process from concept to launch. You'll take ownership of NPD projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with briefs and timelines. Key tasks Build strong customer relationships to support successful product development and uncover new opportunities. Work collaboratively across teams to ensure smooth and effective product launches. Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to fuel innovation. Create and deliver tailored presentations that align with customer needs and expectations. About You The successful candidate shall possess a Degree in Food Science or related field, with proven experience in UK food manufacturing ideally within the meat sector. Strong track record in leading teams and managing multiple NPD projects, ensuring delivery against tight deadlines. Creative and strategic thinker, passionate about food innovation, with a solid understanding of consumer trends and product development in the UK market. Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional and customer collaboration, with a full UK driving licence for site and client visits. More details The NPD Manager job (ref:8949) is paying £45,000 - £55,000 according to your experience. The site is in North London and is commutable from Ilford, Hackney, Waltham Cross and Potters Bar and surrounding areas. The working hours are Monday to Friday. Alternate job titles - New Product Development Manager Head of NPD Head of Product Development Senior NPD Technologist NPD Supervisor Senior Development Technologist Food Product Development Jobs
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
NPD Manager This food manufacturer is part of a national business, supplying products to both the foodservice sector and manufacturers across the UK. With a strong passion for innovation, the business has played a key role in transforming an exciting niche into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the food industry. About the NPD Manager job Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll lead the NPD team, managing the full product development process from concept to launch. You'll take ownership of NPD projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with briefs and timelines. Key tasks Build strong customer relationships to support successful product development and uncover new opportunities. Work collaboratively across teams to ensure smooth and effective product launches. Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to fuel innovation. Create and deliver tailored presentations that align with customer needs and expectations. About You The successful candidate shall possess a Degree in Food Science or related field, with proven experience in UK food manufacturing ideally within the meat sector. Strong track record in leading teams and managing multiple NPD projects, ensuring delivery against tight deadlines. Creative and strategic thinker, passionate about food innovation, with a solid understanding of consumer trends and product development in the UK market. Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional and customer collaboration, with a full UK driving licence for site and client visits. More details The NPD Manager job (ref:8949) is paying £45,000 - £55,000 according to your experience. The site is in North London and is commutable from Ilford, Hackney, Waltham Cross and Potters Bar and surrounding areas. The working hours are Monday to Friday. Alternate job titles - New Product Development Manager Head of NPD Head of Product Development Senior NPD Technologist NPD Supervisor Senior Development Technologist Food Product Development Jobs
