31-Mar-
Senior NPD Technologist
Competitive Salary
Summary
Drive innovation from concept to launch across seafood & pork categories
The Role
Our new Senior Development Technologist will play a key role in bringing innovative, commercially viable products to life across our European Seafood and Pork divisions. Working cross-functionally, you’ll take ownership of development projects from concept through to launch, ensuring delivery to cost, quality, and timescale.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and customers, balancing creativity with commercial awareness. You’ll contribute to both brand and own-label development, while staying ahead of trends and driving continuous improvement across products and processes.
This role is based onsite in Livingston, 5 days per week.
Your Key Responsibilities
The Senior Development Technologist will be responsible for delivering high-quality, commercially successful products, including:
1. Managing multiple NPD and EPD projects to agreed cost and timeline parameters
2. Developing, trialling, and implementing products from concept through to launch
3. Ensuring samples and costings are prepared on time for internal and customer presentations
4. Collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Technical, Commercial, Supply Chain and more
5. Liaising directly with customers to align on briefs and respond to evolving requirements
6. Sourcing ingredients and supporting cost control in line with budget expectations
7. Keeping up to date with market trends to drive innovation across seafood, pork, and wider categories
8. Supporting governance processes and ensuring compliance with internal and customer NPD frameworks
9. Mentoring junior team members and deputising for the Senior NPD Manager when required
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll be a motivated and commercially aware food professional who thrives in a fast-paced NPD environment:
10. Qualified to HNC/HND level in Food Science/Technology or equivalent experience
11. Proven experience in food product development (ideally chilled or frozen categories)
12. Strong understanding of end-to-end NPD processes from concept to launch
13. Confident communicator, comfortable presenting to both internal teams and customers
14. Commercially aware, with experience in costing and delivering to budget
15. Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
16. Passionate about food, with a keen eye on trends and innovation
17. Comfortable working cross-functionally and building strong working relationships
Why Sofina Foods?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of exciting, high-impact product development projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. You’ll work across diverse categories, partner with leading retailers, and have real influence on the products that reach the market.
We offer the chance to grow your career within a supportive team, where your ideas are valued, innovation is encouraged, and development is genuinely part of the culture.
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13, people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Location
Livingston, West Lothian
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
BR
AdRef
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Senior NPD Technologist | Sofina Foods