Job Description
Development Technologist
Salary: Competitive salary
Benefits: Company share save scheme; Competitive matched pension contributions; Life insurance up to 4x salary
Location: Bo'ness
Ways of Working: Monday to Friday
Hours of work: 08.30 – 17.00
Contract Type: Permanent
What you’ll be doing
In this busy and exciting role, you will support the delivery of the development pipeline, working closely with cross‑functional teams to bring new product ideas to life. You will use your creativity, commercial understanding and technical skill to support recipes, track trends and deliver accurate development information that drives successful innovation.
Role Accountabilities
* Build strong relationships with key functions to support development activity
* Maintain awareness of retailer requirements and expectations within your product area
* Demonstrate passion for food and curiosity around flavours, trends and innovation
* Identify emerging food and market trends to inspire product development
* Understand relevant site capabilities to support feasible development solutions
* Use recipe management systems to generate accurate recipe information and costings
* Monitor competitor products and communicate relevant insights
* Input accurate information into sector development pipeline documentation
* Work at pace with strong organisation, creativity and attention to detail
* Support the delivery of development tasks to agreed standards and timelines
What we’re looking for
* Highly motivated with a passion for food and innovation
* Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
* Excellent PC skills and confident using development or recipe systems
* A food‑based degree or relevant experience
* Valid driving licence
* Resilient, self‑motivated and able to manage time effectively
* Strong communication skills and an effective team player
* Curious, creative and willing to learn and grow within the business
* Ability to understand basic engineering or technical principles
What you’ll get in return
* Competitive salary and related benefits
* Holidays
* Pension up to 8% matched
* Life insurance up to 4x salary
* Company share save scheme
* Greencore Qualifications
* Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
* Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
* Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
Additional Information
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on‑the‑job training and development opportunities to further your career.
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