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Are you an experienced NPD Technologist who enjoys creating innovative food products and seeing new concepts come to life? We have an excellent opportunity to become a key part of a collaborative product development team where you'll be developing new, innovative products for some of the UK's biggest retailers. About the Role: This is a hands on NPD Technologist role where you'll be working with customers and internal teams to develop exciting, commercially viable concepts. Reporting to the Development Manager, your key responsibilities will include: Developing new recipes and improving existing products in line with customer briefs, market trends and commercial objectives. Carrying out feasibility studies, kitchen trials and product evaluations and producing customer samples. Managing NPD projects through the early product development stages, ensuring costings and documentation are completed accurately. Working closely with Technical, Packaging, Procurement, and Process teams to ensure products are ready to be successfully scaled up. Mentoring and supporting a junior Technologist. About You: Experience as an NPD Technologist in food manufacturing, ideally qualified to degree level in Food Science or similar. Worked with major UK retailers, with a good understanding of customer expectations and commercial requirements. Highly organised, able to manage and prioritise multiple projects in a fast paced environment. Passionate about food (knowledge of bakery would be ideal) with a strong knowledge of current market trends. Able to work well with colleagues and customers at all levels. Why Apply? Chance to develop premium products and gain exposure to major customer accounts. Established, innovative business offering opportunities for development and progression. Business is going through a period of success and sustained growth. Apply today to be considered for this NPD Technologist position or contact Ian Murphy (Senior Consultant) for further details!

If you enjoy seeing products go from idea trial supermarket shelf, this one s worth a look. I m working with a large manufacturer looking to strengthen their Process Development team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being in the factory, running trials, solving problems and making sure products actually work at scale not just in the test kitchen when everyone s pretending the process is straightforward . What you ll be doing: Taking products from concept through to launch Scaling products from test bakery to full production Running factory trials alongside Operations, Process and Technical teams Sourcing new raw materials and ingredients Managing projects across key retail accounts including Morrisons and Asda Supporting customer submissions when needed Conducting store visits and benchmarking competitor products Spotting opportunities for innovation and quality improvements What they re looking for: Experience within food manufacturing Ideally recent bakery experience Someone who can manage projects independently Organised, proactive and comfortable working cross-functionally Food related qualification ideal, but not essential Why consider it? Proper end-to-end NPD exposure Lots of factory and trial involvement Exposure to major retail customers Stable, growing manufacturer Clear opportunity to develop your career in Process/NPD If you re happy where you are but open to hearing about a solid bakery process role, it s worth a conversation.

Are you a skilled baker with a passion for creating new products? We're looking for an experienced Head Baker, Master Baker or Pastry Chef who combines exceptional craft bakery knowledge with the creativity to develop innovative products within a leading food manufacturing business. You may already work in NPD, or you could be an experienced bakery professional looking to take your career in a new direction. We're looking for someone who has: Strong craft bakery knowledge across bread, pastry, cakes or savoury products. A bakery qualification or studies in Bakery Technology, Food Science or a related discipline. A creative approach to recipe and product development. Good computer skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office and company systems. Excellent organisation and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your bakery expertise to develop exciting new products from concept through to launch, working alongside technical and production teams in a modern manufacturing environment. If you're passionate about baking, innovation and creating products that customers love, we'd love to hear from you.

Food Manufacturing c. 55,000 Nottinghamshire Ref: 10365 The Company Our client is a fast-growing food manufacturer supplying a diverse customer base across the bakery, beverage and dessert foodservice sectors. Known for developing high-quality sweet bakery products, desserts and beverage solutions, they partner with customers to deliver innovative products that meet evolving consumer trends and operational requirements. With ambitious growth plans and continued investment in product innovation, quality and manufacturing capability, they have created a new role for an experienced NPD Food Technologist to become a key part of their product development function. This is a business with real momentum, a collaborative culture and a genuine passion for creating exceptional products for the out-of-home market. The Role This position sits at the heart of product development, manufacturing and commercial delivery. You'll be responsible for developing new food and beverage products from concept through to launch, working closely with suppliers, production teams and customers to create products that are innovative, commercially viable and scalable within a manufacturing environment. Alongside the creative and technical aspects of NPD, you'll be responsible for creating detailed product specifications, managing trials and supporting successful product launches. Quality, food safety and consistency will be central to the role, and you'll play an important part in maintaining and developing robust quality systems. You'll help drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with customer requirements and support the successful transfer of products from development into full-scale production. The Person Ideally educated to degree level in Food Science or a related discipline, you'll currently be working within a factory-based NPD role and be comfortable managing technical challenges, ingredient functionality and supplier relationships. You'll have proven experience within food manufacturing across bakery, desserts, sweet treats, beverages or other value-added food categories supplying retail, foodservice or hospitality customers. How to Apply If you are looking for a varied and rewarding role with the opportunity to grow your career in a fast-moving, ambitious quick service restaurant group, please apply by clicking the button below, attach your full CV, quoting reference number 10365.

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