We’re looking for someone who doesn't just want to get the job done, but for someone who wants to demonstrate their passion for a brand and a desire to do the best job they can. In return, our client offers an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much they value their people. This role will also offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.
So, the aim of the Design and Development Team, is to drive commercial growth by creating technical opportunities. The NPD Technologist will support this by leading aspects of new product development, within the New Formats and Technologies platform. This will include supporting elements, from ingredient research through to factory production, on complex new products. There will be a specific focus on working with external partners to discover and develop new ingredients, or products, which create product innovation opportunities for the brand worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the scoping and feasibility aspects of assigned projects, which require new ingredients or formats. Take technically challenging concepts and prove their feasibility, before handing over for blend development of internally produced blends
Lead specific strategic roadmap initiatives, within the New Formats and Technologies platform. This will involve proactively researching and testing suitable new ingredients in order to support the development of a pipeline of new product opportunities that meet quality standards, food safety requirements and legal compliance, whilst ensuring profitability.
Support the NPD Manager for new formats and technologies, on some projects, with aspects such as blend creation, lab testing and factory trials.
Work closely with internal stakeholders including raw material sourcing, quality, ethical and regulatory teams to ensure ingredients and products meet the correct standards in terms of quality and commercial considerations.
Work with suppliers and agglomeration partners to build ingredients into formats required.
Perform internal lab tests on new ingredients to ensure they blend effectively and look credible for use in our products in terms of manufacturability and meeting regulatory requirements.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
2 years’ experience of working, within an NPD environment, as an NPD or R&D Technologist, or similar. Preferably within Food and Beverages.
Demonstrable experience of working with food or beverage raw materials
Experience of developing new ingredients, or challenging new products, beyond a business’s core capabilities, preferred
Experience of identifying partners who can supply or develop new raw materials, which bring competitive advantage to new products, is desirable.
Working knowledge of food or beverage production techniques.
Benefits
Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance
Flexible working options
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre
Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more
Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary
Cycle to work scheme
Cash plan
Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts
Bupa Private Medical Insurance
So there you have it. An incredibly exciting role working within an incredibly exciting and welcoming company. A genuine chance to work with some creative, like minded people working for a brand that is fondly thought of throughout the world.
To apply, please contact Louise our lead consultant today.