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 ownershi...