The Rewards and Benefits on offer:
* A full-time and permanent position from day one.
* Comprehensive training and onboarding provided.
* Immediate starts available.
* Opportunity to work with a well-established food manufacturer.
* Free on-site parking.
* Company pension scheme.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Health Shield Plan.
MTrec’s new job opportunity:
MTrec Technical are proudly representing– a long-standing and innovative manufacturing business – in their search for a New Product Development Technologist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-focused and technically driven individual to step into a vital role within a forward-thinking and supportive environment.
If you meet the person specification below, apply now for an immediate response.
The Job you will do:
* Develop and launch new retail product ranges, managing the full product lifecycle from concept creation to launch.
* Work with manufacturing partners to create and refine product concepts, ensuring all critical paths are tracked and delivered on time.
* Organise and manage product samples, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
* Collaborate with the Commercial team to build customer-focused product ranges that support sales growth and margin targets.
* Review consumer insights to influence product direction and category expansion.
* Act as a key point of contact for Sales, Technical, and Operations teams for all product-related queries.
* Work with the Marketing team to track market trends, analyse competitor activity, and benchmark current product ranges.
* Conduct in-store and online reviews to ensure the range remains relevant, competitive, and innovative.
* Support onboarding of new manufacturing partners, collaborating with Technical and Innovation teams through the approval process.
* Attend site visits, supplier meetings, and food exhibitions within the UK and abroad.
* Support the Technical team with product quality checks, ensuring robust standards and product integrity.
* Participate in taste panels and quality evaluations.
* Maintain accurate and organised documentation to support BRC audit requirements.
* Work closely with Supply Chain to identify and mitigate risks related to raw materials and product development.
* Deputise for the Head of Product & Innovation at internal meetings, presenting project updates to wider teams.
About you:
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Strong project management and organisation abilities
* Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret and present data clearly
* Collaborative team player
* Confident working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders
* Ability to drive change using consumer and category insights
* High attention to detail with strong results orientation