NPD Technologist

NPD Technologist
Location: Newcastle Area
Reports to: Senior NPD Technologist

Department: NPD/Marketing
Salary: up to £33,000

Join a dynamic product development team and bring food innovation to life! As an NPD Technologist, you’ll help develop and launch exciting new products from concept to shelf, working closely with retailers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

What you’ll do:

• Interpret retailer briefs and create innovative, feasible product solutions
• Conduct market research to spot trends and uncover opportunities
• Develop and reformulate recipes to meet customer, technical, and financial goals
• Manage projects alongside the Senior NPD Technologist, ensuring smooth delivery
• Lead factory trials, shelf-life, nutritional, and safety testing
• Collaborate with suppliers to source quality, cost-effective ingredients
• Support artwork approval, sample submissions, and product documentation
• Develop cooking instructions to ensure safety and quality for consumers
• Assist Technical teams with allergen info, food safety, and legislation compliance
• Visit retailers and support sample preparation for customer meetings and events
• Bring fresh ideas and blue sky thinking to product development

What we’re looking for:

• 1-2 years minimum working within manufacturing
• Food product development or a related technical role would be great!
• Knowledge of thermal processing, food safety, and shelf-life testing (ideal)
• Strong communication and project coordination skills
• A proactive, team-player attitude with attention to detail

What’s in it for you?

• A dynamic, supportive team environment
• Career growth and training opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits
• The chance to work on exciting products for leading retailers

If this sounds of interest, please click apply and I will call you with more information!

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