NPD Technologist, North Wales - North Wales

NPD Technologist, North Wales

Salary: Up to £38,000 (DOE)

Are you passionate about developing delicious, innovative food products? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-facing NPD environment?

We’re working with an established food manufacturer who are looking for an NPD Technologist to join them to strengthen their development team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be playing a key role in taking new products to market, from concept through to launch.

About the Role:

Reporting to the NPD Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading customer NPD and EPD projects from concept to launch.
• Working closely with major retail customers, ensuring all products developed are in line with their requirements and launched on time.
• Developing recipes, completing submission forms, and managing launch documentation
• Collaborating closely with technical, production, supply chain, and commercial teams
• Supporting trials, sourcing new ingredients, and attending pre-launch meetings
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards

What we’re looking for:

This is an ideal opportunity for a creative NPD specialist looking for a new challenge and we’re keen to hear from any body with the following skills and experience:

• Experience in an NPD Technologist role in a food manufacturing environment.
• A sound understanding of ingredient functionality and product development processes
• Knowledge of retailer policies and expectations (e.g. Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, etc.)
• Confident communicator with strong project coordination skills
• Comfortable working under pressure to meet fast-paced deadlines
• HACCP (minimum Level 3) and Food Hygiene qualified
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Next Steps?

Apply today to apply and find out more!