Job description

BASED NEAR ANCASTER, LINCOLNSHIRE

COMPANY

A well-establised company, our client is a leading supplier of an extensive range of products to the foodservice and food manufacturing industries. An award winning business, now is an excellent time to join the team!

They currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the fast-paced Innovation Team. The purpose of the role is to develop new and innovative products and provide support at all stages of the development process from concept through to product trials.

ROLE

Main Responsibilities

Work alongside relevant functions to support the development of new products
Visit and liaise directly with customers to identify and present new concepts
Prepare technical documentation and evaluate HACCP requirements for new products
Ability to match customer recipes and develop new recipes to customer requirements
Maintain a comprehensive database of recipe information and costings
Identify emerging food and market trends

CANDIDATE

Attributes

A positive and customer focused approach in line with company values
Not a people management focused role, need to be a foodie and hands on developer
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Experienced in NPD role working with functional ingredients
Detail orientated with a high level of accuracy
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Good standard of computer literacy
Full UK driving licence

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement including the day after your birthday

Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
Various employee engagement initiatives
Company pension contributions above the statutory minimum
Life assurance scheme
Training opportunities for all
On site but could possibly do 1 day WFH

Hours of Work: 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday

8.00am to 3.00pm Friday

Salary range: £40K- Circa £45K

Hands on, 60% development, 30% paperwork, 10% customer facing.

The Company has a great state of the art development kitchen, they are an innovative and NPD focused business.

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to andrew@drnewitt.com or contact Andrew Donaldson on 0131 226 5060.