NPD Bread Technologist

Job Title: NPD Bread Technologist
Location: Northamptonshire (with UK travel required)
Reports to: Bread Development Manager
Career Progression: Technical Field Manager in 2–4 years
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000

*You must be able to drive and have your own car*

Are you passionate about baking innovation and keen to turn that into a rewarding technical career? We are looking for an ambitious and proactive NPD Bread Technologist to join our industry-leading team in delivering high-quality, customer-focused bakery solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work hands-on with new product development in the bread category and build the foundation for a long-term technical career—progressing to a Technical Field Manager role supporting key customers within 2–4 years.

What You’ll Do:

In the first phase, you will:

• Carry out accurate and repeatable test bakes for internal projects and customer requests.
• Support customer presentations by producing high-quality product samples and eventually leading sessions.
• Analyse development trials, prepare concise reports, and communicate outcomes clearly to internal teams and customers.
• Upload and manage documentation (e.g., specifications, trial data) into the NPD system.
• Collaborate with Finance to track ingredient and product development costs.
• Learn ingredient functionality and formulation through hands-on project ownership.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure developments are delivered on time and to standard.
• Support process development projects in parallel with NPD.

Your Progression Path:

As you grow into the Technical Field Manager role, you will:

• Lead bakery technology deployments for new and existing strategic customers.
• Build deep technical relationships with key accounts, offering bakery insight and innovation support.
• Present and demonstrate new product concepts to customers, both virtually and on-site.
• Collaborate closely with R&D teams and business unit managers to drive strategic innovation.
• Support new business development while aligning technical and commercial targets.
• Manage customer project pipelines transparently, ensuring visibility across teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for baking and a curiosity for scientific food development.
• A hands-on, proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and own projects.
• Strong communication skills—for reporting, customer interaction, and team collaboration.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and other company locations.
• A drive to grow into a future leadership role within our technical team.

What’s in It for You?

• Real career development in a thriving international company.
• Exposure to high-profile bakery projects and customers.
• Access to internal training and development opportunities.
• Work with some of the industry’s leading bakery technologists.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Ready to take your career in the Food Industry to the next level? Apply below and I will be in contact with more details.

Unfortunately, this vacancy cannot support sponsorship or PSW Visa and all applicants must have full UK right to work.