Job Description
Senior Development Technologist (Maternity Cover)
Newcastle Area
Hours:40 per week, MondayFriday, office hours
Contract:1-year maternity cover, approximately January 2026 December 2026
Location:Northamptonshire
Salary:£40,000 per year
Job Description
We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and hardworking individual to join our growing and establishedNew Product Development (NPD) team.
The role involves working on production projects and ensuring that products are developed and packaged to meet customer requirements, following Health & Safety and food specification standards.
Purpose of the Role
To actively pursue opportunities in bothNew Product Development (NPD)andExisting Product Development (EPD)using scientific, creative, and industry expertise. From internal and external briefs, you will develop and successfully launch new product concepts while continually striving for improvements on existing ranges. You will drive innovation that supports growth plans by keeping up to date with market-leading ingredients, processes, and packaging, ensuring that the launch process is followed across all accounts and products.
You will provide new product concepts in response to signed-off internal and external briefs delivered on time, to the agreed costs, and to the required quality standards. You will liaise with internal stakehold...