Let’s be upfront.
This isn’t a “junior” role disguised as a spec-writing job.
And it’s not one of those NPD roles where you never leave your desk.
This is a hands-on Development Technologist role supporting an experienced NPD Manager in a chilled food manufacturing environment.
They’re open to less experience if the attitude is right - curiosity, organisation, and a genuine passion for food matter more than ticking every box.
The role
You’ll support the Development team across the full NPD process, including:
Supporting the NPD Manager with day-to-day NPD activity
Managing the admin side of the gated NPD process
Completing feasibility and compliance checks ahead of weekly meetings
Generating nutrition using Nutricalc, reviewing claims and customer policies
Preparing customer submissions, tasting packs and documentation
Organising and conducting benchmarking activity
Carrying out product validation (cook validation, freeze/thaw, shelf life)
Supporting factory trials, launches and product sampling
Inputting recipes accurately and sourcing raw materials
Supporting costings and QAS documentation
This is a multi-faceted, development-focused role, ideal for someone who wants to grow.
About you
Food-related degree (or equivalent experience)
Passion for food and food manufacturing
Some exposure to NPD, development or food manufacturing
Knowledge of nutrition and nutritional calculation
Commercial awareness and willingness to learn cost-driven development
Strong attention to detail and organisation
Happy working in a site-based role in a fast-paced factory
What’s on offer
Salary up to £35,000
25 days holiday + bank holidays
EV salary sacrifice scheme with on-site charging
Strong training, development and progression opportunities
If you want to build a long-term career in food NPD and actually get involved in how products are made, this is worth a conversation