Must have a bakery background * Carry out NPD factory and transport trials to test new concepts and ideas prior customer presentation, trial data collection * Document the trial outcome in reports (machine settings, yields, target pictures, weight check data). Raise issues with NPD team * Attend process trials and project meetings leading up to new product launches * Organise and document organoleptic over life assessments of new raw materials and products * Assist NPD Inspector with inspection and yield trials * Take part in implementing new machinery into the factory * Arrange competitor samples for benchmarking exercises when required * Organising new ingredient tastings and new product testing, collating information and comments into documents. Preparing organoleptic reports * Assist in completion of essential NPD documentation, e.g. process flows * Checking of product related factory documents, assisting in artwork approval * Assist in creation of new outer case boxes and label cutter guides * ph & water activity testing of new developed products and components * Help with the organisation, preparation and distribution of customer samples * Organise target pictures of new signed off products * Generation of finished product cooking instructions * Attend weekly taste panels * Provide general support to the Senior NPD Technologist and NPD Manager and engage in tasks to support the wider objectives of the company Competency: * Hand on attitude required * Good command of English, both verbal and written * Good attention to detail * Able to approach work in a proactive and methodical way * Strong organisational skills * Good understanding of Excel and Word * Able to work flexibly from time to time to ensure business needs are met * Min. 1-2 years experience working in a food manufacturing environment within NPD or Process Development Please note that this company cannot offer sponsorship