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Senior NPD Technologist, Luton, Bedfordshire
Client: Henson Recruitment
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Are you passionate about innovation in food? Do you have a Food Science background and a passion for bakery products?
This business is a dynamic and innovative food company, recognised as a leader in the UK retail channel within the bakery sector. They are committed to excellence and pushing the boundaries of the category, delivering exciting, high-quality products to major UK retailers.
Senior NPD Technologist
FMCG – Bakery products
The Role:
This is a newly created Senior NPD Technologist position reporting to the NPD Manager. The role involves achieving the NPD plan and driving business growth, requiring a solid understanding of recipe formulation, innovation insights, and the concept-to-launch process. The role includes scaling recipes from kitchen to factory and formulating products with functional ingredients, preservatives, and additives.
You should have:
* Previous experience in food technology
* A passion for bakery products
* Ability to identify food trends and leverage consumer insights for innovation
* Experience in factory trials, sample production, and customer presentations
* Strong knowledge of recipe formulation, food safety, and food additives & preservatives
* Excellent project management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Strong problem-solving skills with a practical approach
* A passion for innovation and attention to detail
* A degree in Food Science or Food Tech
This position is site-based in North Wales and requires relocation if outside the daily commute to the client’s manufacturing site.
Note: Candidates on a non-permanent work visa will not be considered, as the company cannot provide sponsorship after the visa expires.
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