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Love getting the detail exactly right? This is your chance to join a well-established and passionate FMCG business as their next Specifications Technologist, working hybrid, full time, 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday. If you take genuine pride in accuracy and want to play a pivotal role at the heart of a values-driven business, this role is built for you. Sitting right at the centre of the business, you will be the vital link between Technical, NPD, Packaging and Commercial teams, keeping product launches on track and compliance watertight every step of the way. You will take full ownership of finished product specifications, creating, reviewing and maintaining them across retailer and customer systems, ensuring everything is accurate, legally compliant and delivered within agreed project timelines, all in line with BRCGS and customer requirements. You will be the go-to expert for technical compliance, validating ingredient declarations, allergens, nutritional data, country of origin, shelf life and storage instructions against UK food legislation and retailer codes of practice, and stepping up to support audits with confidence when needed. You will also own artwork approval from start to finish, verifying artwork against specifications and legal labelling requirements, coordinating stakeholder feedback and giving final sign-off on pack copy and outer case labels. Working closely with Technical, NPD, Procurement and Packaging teams, you will help drive product launches forward, keep specification and artwork milestones firmly on track and bring real insight to project meetings. You will also play an active role in continuous improvement, staying ahead of legislative and retailer developments, spotting opportunities to sharpen processes and controls and sharing your knowledge across the wider business. To thrive in this role, you will need a degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline, along with at least two years experience writing UK retail specifications. If you take ownership, thrive on getting things right first time and want to bring your specifications expertise to a business that truly lives its values, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Nicola Richardson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more. 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: Selby 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. We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Developer to join our innovation team in Selby where you will support the development of our Grocery portfolio from concept to launch! What you'll be doing 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 the advert ahead of the specified closing date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.

Zest Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading food manufacturer, supplying innovative, high-quality products to retail, foodservice and wholesale customers. Our client prides itself on working in partnership with world-class suppliers to develop bespoke products that meet customer requirements while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and full traceability. The Role You'll lead the New Product Development (NPD) team, driving innovation and managing the complete product development process from concept through to successful launch. Key Responsibilities - Take full ownership of the NPD process, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards. - Manage customer briefs from concept to commercial launch, ensuring timescales and objectives are achieved. - Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support successful product development and identify future business opportunities. - Work collaboratively with Production, Technical, Procurement, Commercial, and Operations teams to ensure seamless product launches. - Monitor market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to drive innovation and identify new product opportunities. - Develop and deliver engaging customer presentations tailored to individual requirements. - Lead, motivate, and develop the NPD team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement. About You We're looking for a passionate and commercially aware food professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Essential Skills & Experience - Degree in Food Science or a related discipline - Proven experience within food manufacturing. - Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines. - Previous experience leading and developing a team. - A creative and strategic approach to food innovation. - Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. - Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. - Full UK driving licence. Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing product portfolio. You'll work closely with major B2B and foodservice customers, leading innovation within a dynamic business where your ideas can make a real commercial impact. Please Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role If you would like a confidential conversation to find out more, please contact Danielle 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)

Are you passionate about food and eager to begin or develop your career within New Product Development? Do you enjoy working in a hands-on environment, preparing samples and supporting the creation of innovative food products? Are you highly organised, proactive and looking to join a collaborative business where you can learn from experienced NPD professionals? MacGregor Black are partnering with a confidential, market-leading food manufacturer to recruit an NPD Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative business, supporting the NPD team with sample preparation, product trials, shelf-life testing and day-to-day development activities. You'll play an important role in bringing new products from concept to launch while working closely with Technical, Operations and Supply Chain teams. Key Responsibilities Prepare customer samples and manage the NPD kitchen. Coordinate shelf-life testing and record results. Support Concept and Process Technologists with product development activities. Maintain accurate product documentation and specifications. Ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene and organisation. Assist with market research and wider NPD projects. What We're Looking For Passion for food and product development. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Previous experience within food manufacturing or NPD is advantageous but not essential. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits. Excellent career development opportunities within a growing food manufacturer. The opportunity to contribute to exciting new product launches from concept through to production.

Technical Support Manager Location: Leicester Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Department: Technical / Commercial About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Support Manager to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing business in Leicester. This is a varied and commercially focused technical role, responsible for supporting the development, launch and ongoing production of both new and existing product ranges. You will manage the full New Product Development and Existing Product Development process, ensuring products are launched on time, meet customer expectations and comply with all relevant technical, quality and regulatory requirements. The role will involve working closely with the Technical Director, Sales, Quality, Operations and wider group functions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full New Product Development and Existing Product Development process. Ensure projects and product launches are delivered within agreed customer timescales. Create, review and maintain accurate customer product specifications. Manage chemical, packaging and raw material specifications. Review and approve product artwork against technical and regulatory requirements. Coordinate product trials, pre-launch testing and packaging validation. Conduct competitor product analysis and communicate relevant findings to internal teams. Support the preparation of technical documentation for cosmetic products. Ensure chemical documentation meets relevant ethical accreditation requirements. Work closely with site and group quality teams to maintain consistent quality standards. Support the preparation and completion of internal and external audits. Conduct and document metal detector validation for new products. Maintain complete and traceable raw material documentation. Respond to technical customer queries within agreed timescales. Identify opportunities to improve products, processes and technical procedures. Essential Requirements Previous experience working within an FMCG environment. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate confidently with customers and colleagues at all levels. Strong organisational and project-management skills. A proactive, solution-focused approach. Ability to manage multiple product-development projects and deadlines. Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. Desirable Experience Experience working with chemicals or chemical-based products. Experience within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Knowledge of cosmetic product regulations. Familiarity with BRC non-food standards. Understanding of ethical or industry accreditations. Previous involvement in technical or quality audits. A recognised audit qualification. Experience managing product specifications, packaging documentation or product artwork. What We Are Looking For The successful candidate will be a professional and collaborative team player who can take ownership of technical projects from initial development through to launch. You will be comfortable working cross-functionally and will have the confidence to challenge existing processes, resolve technical issues and maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance. This position would suit an experienced Technical Manager, Technical Support Manager, NPD Manager, Specifications Manager or Senior Technologist looking to take greater ownership of product-development and technical-support activities. Apply Please apply with an up-to-date CV, to (url removed) outlining your relevant FMCG, technical, product-development, quality or regulatory experience. Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Compliance Technologist Food Industry 100% Site Based Role £Competitive DOE + Benefits Chippenham area, Wiltshire An exciting opportunity for an individual ideally with Technical/Quality management experience, gained within a food manufacturing environment. Based at a modern site near Trowbridge Within this role you will be supporting the Regulatory and Labelling Supervisor to ensure that labels, specs and other project work are created in an accurate and timely manner. Supplier information is to be reviewed to ensure that it is accurate and in the correct format required by the customer COP and legislation. All work to be completed within the current BRC framework of the site. This role could suit a candidate with QA experience seeking the next step in their career, or a Food Science Graduate who has already gained some experience within the industry. Compliance Technologist Key Responsibilities: Working with suppliers to ensure that all technical information received onto site is accurate and is sufficiently detailed to ensure that the site approval process occurs in a timely way. This information could be HACCP, specifications, labels, swabbing plans etc. Working with customers to ensure that information supplied is accurate and if amendments are needed, these are dealt with quickly. Responding promptly and proactively to ongoing technical queries from customers. Maintenance & review of raw material suppliers, packaging and cheese supplier s records and audits. Create specifications for new products and maintain the specification database. Work within the customer technical framework using electronic specification systems (Food Logic and Trace gains). Create, review and approve artwork against market regulations. Compliance Technologist Qualifications and experience: Experience in a QA / Technical role ideally with a chilled food manufacturing business or relevant qualification. Experience of supplier specifications systems, specification writing, food labelling regulations or NPD related knowledge would be advantageous. The ability to read, analyse and interpret technical procedures and EU regulations. Compliance Technologist Salary and Benefits: Competitive Salary Contributory Pension Scheme Death in Service scheme Holiday: 25 days plus statutory This role is commutable from Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and surrounding areas and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a QA, Technical Admin, Specifications Technologist, Food Technologist, Technical Assistant, QA Supervisor, Food Safety and Compliance Technologist, Regulatory Affairs Technologist, Product specifications Technologist or Compliance Technologist

Fancy joining a fantastic food business where process really is the beating heart of great products? We are on the hunt for a Senior Process Technologist to bring their UK food manufacturing know-how to a team that takes real pride in getting things right, from the factory floor all the way through to the finished product on shelf. This is a brilliant opportunity to get properly stuck in, using your process expertise to shape how products are made, not just what goes into them. You will be right at the centre of the action, optimising processes, troubleshooting on the factory floor, and working closely with NPD, Technical, Operations and Engineering teams to turn great ideas into products that work brilliantly at scale. Expect plenty of variety, from process trials and product scale-up to problem-solving on the line when things don't go quite to plan. You will bring a sharp eye for detail, a genuine curiosity for how and why things work, and the confidence to challenge and improve processes that may have been "always done that way." If you love getting hands-on, enjoy a fast-moving factory environment, and want to be part of a business that genuinely values its people and its product, you will feel right at home here. To be considered, you will need solid process experience gained within UK food manufacturing, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work confidently across both office and factory environments. A collaborative, can-do attitude and a passion for continuous improvement will help you thrive in this role. If this sounds like your kind of challenge, please get in touch with Nicola Richardson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more. 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)

Specification Technologist Location: Middlesex Salary: 39,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Role: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Specification Technologist to join a well-established food manufacturing business based in Middlesex. This role is ideal for a technical professional with a strong background in food manufacturing and a thorough understanding of product specifications, food safety, food legislation, and retailer requirements. You will play a key role in ensuring that all product specifications and technical documentation are accurate, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards. Working closely with Technical, Quality, NPD, Production, and Commercial teams, you will help support both existing products and new product launches while ensuring compliance with customer, retailer, and legal requirements. Responsibilities: Create, review, and maintain product specifications for customers and retailers. Ensure all specifications comply with UK food legislation, food safety standards, and retailer codes of practice. Manage and update information on retailer specification systems and technical portals. Verify the accuracy of ingredient declarations, nutritional information, allergen data, and pack copy. Support new product development and product launches by coordinating technical documentation and artwork approval. Liaise with internal departments to obtain and validate technical information. Maintain accurate technical records and documentation to support internal and external audits. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of quality and food safety systems. Identify and escalate any compliance or specification-related issues in a timely manner. Requirements: Previous experience in a Technical or Specification Technologist role within the food manufacturing industry. Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and retailer specification requirements. Experience working with retailer specification systems. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex technical information accurately. Strong organisational and time-management skills. A good understanding of food safety and quality systems. HACCP qualification (or willingness to work towards achieving one). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments. The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Specification Technologist who is looking to take the next step in their technical career within a professional and well-structured food manufacturing environment. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on product compliance, food safety, and customer satisfaction while working with an experienced technical team. Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.

Job: Product Developer (12 month FTC) Location: Wisbech 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Developer to join our Ready Meals team in Wisbech on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll support the development of innovative products from initial concept through to successful launch. What you'll be doing 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 the advert ahead of the specified closing date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.

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. Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.

Exciting Opportunity for a Senior NPD Technologist in the Hertfordshire! Are you passionate about developing delicious products that will make a mark on the UK's top retailers? Our client is seeking a talented and creative Product Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Product Developer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with renowned retailers, managing your own accounts and bringing new and exciting products to life. This role offers a unique chance to unleash your culinary expertise and innovative ideas, shaping the future of delicious offerings in the market. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with leading UK retailers to understand their needs and develop products that align with their brand and target market. Manage your own accounts, building strong relationships with clients and providing exceptional service. Utilize your creativity and market research to ideate, conceptualize, and develop innovative food and beverage products. Conduct thorough product testing, ensuring quality, taste, and compliance with regulatory standards. Monitor market trends, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvement and development. Join our client's team and be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of culinary excellence. This is an incredible chance to make your mark in the industry and work with the UK's top retailers. If you are passionate about food, love developing new products, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and embark on a journey of innovation and gastronomic delight. Please send your details through to Jecca on (url removed) / (phone number 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)

Senior NPD Technologist Location: County Durham Package: up to 37,000 plus 1-day WFH Are you an experienced food innovator with a passion for bringing exciting products to market? We're looking for a Senior NPD Technologist to play a key role in developing and launching new products across retail and branded portfolios, while driving continuous product improvement and innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, leading projects from concept through to launch and working closely with commercial, technical, procurement and production teams. The Role As a Senior NPD Technologist, you'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of NPD, EPD, value engineering and ingredient-led projects. You'll be responsible for turning customer briefs into commercially viable products, leading factory trials and ensuring successful product launches. You'll also support and mentor junior team members and act as a key link between development, technical, procurement and commercial functions. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of new and improved food products from concept to launch. Translate retailer and customer briefs into innovative, commercially viable products. Conduct market and trend research to identify new opportunities. Develop and reformulate recipes to meet customer, technical and financial requirements. Source and evaluate new ingredients alongside procurement and technical teams. Organise and manage factory trials, product testing and shelf-life validation. Review and approve product artwork and supporting documentation. Support nutritional analysis, product claims and cooking instruction development. Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen and retailer requirements. Manage product launch handovers and cross-functional project meetings. Drive continuous improvement across NPD processes, systems and ways of working. Mentor junior NPD team members and support their development. Deputise for the NPD Manager when required. About You We're looking for someone who combines creativity with strong technical expertise and excellent project management skills. You'll ideally have: Previous experience in an NPD role within food manufacturing. Strong knowledge of product development processes from concept to launch. Experience managing retailer accounts and customer-facing projects. Understanding of thermal processing, shelf-life testing and nutritional compliance. Knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP and allergen management. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience mentoring or managing junior team members. A proactive, innovative and solutions-focused approach. Full UK driving licence. What's in it for you? Opportunity to lead high-profile product development projects. Exposure to major retailers and cross-functional business teams. A varied and fast-paced role with genuine autonomy. Chance to mentor and develop others while progressing your own career. Supportive and collaborative working environment. If you're passionate about food innovation and thrive on seeing products move from idea to supermarket shelf, click apply !

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.

Ever wondered what goes into the food products you see on menus and shelves everywhere? This is a hands-on role in the development kitchen, helping create products that end up in front of customers across the country, as part of a tight-knit R&D team known for backing new talent and teaching them the trade properly, from the first kitchen sample right through to commercial launch. Day to day, you'll support NPD and EPD projects from concept through to launch, build and present product samples, get stuck into recipe development and ingredient testing, run supplier evaluations and factory trials and take part in taste panels and benchmarking. You'll also join customer presentations and innovation sessions, working closely with Commercial, Technical, Process, Procurement and Operations to bring products to life. We're looking for someone with a degree, HND or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts or similar or the industry experience to match, along with a genuine passion for food and product development, strong organisation and communication skills and a collaborative approach across departments. Experience in FMCG food manufacturing, a commercial kitchen or foodservice background or a full UK driving licence would all be an advantage. This role offers the pace and agility of a smaller team backed by a genuinely global food group, with real exposure to major foodservice and consumer brands, an end-to-end view of product development, and ongoing mentoring within a supportive, hands-on R&D team. Please note, our client is unable to accept visa applications for this role. Please call Nicola on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat or send your updated CV to (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)

The Skills You'll Need: Food Technology, HACCP, BRC, Quality Assurance Your New Salary: £38-40k Location: Gatwick area Duration: Permanent Job status : Hybrid: 3 days a week in office, 2 days WFH Working hours : 37.5 h per week/ Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm Who you'll be working for: A multinational global dairy producer. Food Technologist - What you'll be doing: Support the Technical Account Manager (TAM) in ensuring customers' needs and expectations are met, in building strong relationships with them, providing excellent customer service and driving the customers' technical agenda to improve performance. Provide technical support to other functions within the company to retain current business and to gain new business, whilst ensuring food safety & quality is not compromised. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the allocated customer technical accounts: Manage Own Label (OL) NPD - From agreed listing to launch & post launch Monitor the quality of the products ensuring they meet the specifications and QAS at all times Manage customers' technical requirements: ensure updates & changes are tracked, interpreted, summarised and passed on to TAM for implementation Customers' ethical / CSR requirements: updates, changes & requests passed on to colleagues responsible for these topics. Build strong and proactive relationships with customers; meeting expectations, requirements, requests and tasks by the deadlines set Manage customers' technical websites Complete technical customers' specifications with all the relevant attachments required, ensuring they are up-to-date at all times. Complete & send all documents / reports required by customers (QAS, KPIs, CoC, CoA, 3rd party certificates & reports, panels, scorecards, allergens questionnaires, supplier questionnaires) Organise customers' audits & visits as per plan, attend (physically or remotely) and close the reports on time, with the support of the TAM if required Prepare and attend (physically or remotely) any routine customer meetings, follow up on the agreed actions until closed off Support TAM / Customer Technical Lead (CTL) - Head of Group technical projects & customer experience (HGC) for any tasks as and when required Build strong & proactive relationships with company factories & divisions, co-manufacturers and depots ensuring the customer needs & expectations are met Manage branded NPD information and documentation: complete Internal specifications, NPD check-list, PIF, rework documentation Check and comment on artworks and assets, to ensure they are legal in the UK and in line with specifications With the support of the CTL - HGC (where applicable), attend the NPD project meetings and ensure the products comply with food quality, safety and legal expectations. For allocated customer technical accounts, manage customer complaints: log, investigate, respond to the customer, assign costs and responsibilities, close off in a timely manner Support the TAMs / CTLs - HGC (where applicable) for product withdrawals & recalls, as and when required Hold and release products from depot as and when required Support the TAM with issues raised by depots (temperatures, wrong SKUs, labelling) for OL and brands allocated as and when required Manage samples Complete organoleptic assessments on a variety of dairy products, mainly cheese, butter & cream Work in partnership with Business Units ensuring technical topics are embedded in any day-to-day work Gather 3rd party certificates & reports for all factories and distribute as necessary Take an active role in business cross-functional projects Raise awareness of issues related to food safety, legal and quality risks on products to TAM Support the business and participate with CSR related topics as and when required Organise, prepare and lead the trained panel Manage consumers calls and log complaints Food Technologist - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Food science degree or equivalent Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Food Safety (HACCP) & BRC Experience with UK retailers and food services specifications systems Experience in providing excellent customer service Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people at different levels Ability to challenge others in a respectful way Strong levels of analytical & curiosity & ability to cross-check information Good at planning and organizing workload to meet deadlines Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own initiative Attention to detail Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to deliver pro- active and reactive support Proficiency using key software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Be able to travel in the UK & EU as and when required Clean driving license (1 year +) We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. 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Specification Technologist - Food Manufacturing (West Midlands) Zest Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established food manufacturer to recruit a Specification Technologist. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for food safety and compliance to join a busy, collaborative technical team. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you'll be the go-to person for all things specifications, labelling and legislation making sure every product leaving site is safe, legally compliant and ready for market. The role: - Create, review and maintain product specifications and customer specification manuals - Review and approve packaging details and product artwork, ensuring full legislative compliance - Develop standard operating procedures for artwork and promotional material - Keep the business ahead of labelling policies, food safety legislation and upcoming regulatory changes across all markets - Provide technical advice on shelf life, nutritional value and product quality - Support NPD in bringing new and promotional products to market - Liaise with raw material suppliers to obtain specifications and maintain allergen and risk assessment databases - Compile technical reports, data analysis and product testing schedules - Support colleagues, visitors and auditors with clear, accurate technical guidance About you: - Minimum 1 year's experience in a food manufacturing environment - Confident and familiar with product specifications - Strong understanding of food labelling requirements and legislation - Computer literate and comfortable picking up new systems - Excellent written and spoken English, with strong numerical ability - A degree in Food Science, Nutrition or a science-related subject is advantageous - Organised, analytical and able to work under your own initiative with a good sense of humour! This is a brilliant chance to take ownership of specifications within a growing business and play a key part in getting great products to market. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for a confidential chat. 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)

Join one of the UK's most reputable chilled food groups as their next New Product Development Manager, at a site that has secured a multiple million pound investment and is rapidly expanding. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced NPD professional to take the lead on innovation, drive real commercial impact and be a key face of the business in front of customers. As NPD Manager, you will own and drive the NPD and Innovation programme across the site, managing a robust Stage & Gate process that delivers products right first time, on brief and on time. You will build a proactive innovation pipeline covering NPD, EPD and new concepts, aligned to business strategy, food trends and category insight, while ensuring every product delivers on eating quality, operational capability, food safety and commercial viability. You will be a key customer-facing representative for the business, leading presentations, benchmarking sessions and product showcases, and building strong, lasting relationships with major retailer and customer teams. Confidence in front of the customer is essential, as is the ability to manage critical paths effectively, keep launch plans on track and communicate project status, risks and mitigation plans clearly and proactively. Leading a team including a Senior NPD Technologist, Junior NPD Technologist and NPD Apprentice, you will coach and develop your team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement, while working closely with Operations, Technical, Commercial, Procurement and Planning to keep everything moving in the right direction. To succeed in this role, you will bring solid NPD experience gained within food manufacturing, ideally chilled, along with a genuine passion for food, strong commercial awareness and a track record of managing teams and customer relationships with confidence. If you are ready to bring your NPD expertise to a business investing seriously in its future, please get in touch with Nicola Richardson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more. 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)

Specifications Technologist Annual Salary: 35,000 Location: Northallerton Job Type: Full-time Day-to-day of the role: Writing, updating, checking, and approving finished product specifications and pack copies for our brands and retail customers. Ensuring compliance with current legislation and retailer requirements for all technical information, specifications, and artwork. Liaising with suppliers, NPD Managers & Technologists, account managers, customers, and marketers to ensure all specifications and pack copies are completed accurately and on time. Acting as a contact for all specification queries within the organisation and through direct customer contact. Communicating and implementing new legislative requirements affecting specifications and pack copy. Providing assistance with other technical information queries as required. Maintaining a consistent approach for specification completion across the group. Communicating customer specification requirements to personnel. Collating specification-related queries and documentation for customer and internal queries. Maintaining raw material and customer specification files and all related reference data. Completing any specified departmental project work. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in managing and approving product specifications. Strong understanding of current legislation related to product specifications and packaging. Excellent communication and liaison skills to effectively manage relationships with various stakeholders. Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Proficiency in using web-based and other computer systems relevant to specification management.

Graduate Process & Development Technologist Location: Headcorn Salary: 28,000 + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent An exciting opportunity has become available for a Process & Development Technologist to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for food innovation to play a key role in developing new products from concept through to commercial launch. Working within the Technical & NPD team, you'll be involved in kitchen development, product formulation, factory trials, shelf-life testing and supporting successful product launches. You'll also prepare technical documentation, complete nutritional calculations, liaise with customers and internal teams and help ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety and compliance. What we're looking for: Degree in Food Science, Product Development or similar - recent graduates are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided. Experience in food or beverage manufacturing, NPD, or process development is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of food safety, quality systems and nutritional labelling is advantageous. Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills. A proactive approach with a genuine passion for product development. What's on offer: Competitive starting salary and benefits. Excellent training and career progression. The opportunity to work on exciting product innovation projects. Supportive working environment. Long-term career prospects within a growing and forward-thinking business. If you're looking to build a rewarding career in food product development and want to make a real impact within an innovative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!