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Development TechnologistProud to deliver high quality products and develop a high-quality career.Competitive Salary25 Days Holiday plus bank holidaysHighly competitive rewards package including Group PensionStaff Shop37.5 hours per week08.30am - 5pm Monday - FridayExcellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor groupWhy join us?We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled.
To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more.About the role.As a Development Technologist you will work as an integral part of the development team by producing innovative food products - that can be mass produced without any loss of quality or taste, which reflect our customer's trends and requirements.You will provide support at all key stages from concept / ideation to handover to the Process Team ensuring a smooth transitionRole Accountabilities Business Communication: Has relationships with relevant functions to support the Development process activity.Customer: Has good overall awareness of retailer development requirementsCulinary: Demonstrates an interest and passion within product area.Product Innovation: Able to identify emerging food and market trends with a passion for food and a drive to innovateBusiness Knowledge: Has a good understanding of the relevant site capabilities.Product Development Cycle: Uses recipe management systems to generate all key recipe information and costings in line with the commercial targets. Delivers all Development tasks to the required standard and timescale.Market Awareness: Is aware of comparative products from all retailers and captures and communicates relevant changes and newness.Pipeline Management: Inputs clear and accurate detail into Sector Pipeline documentAbout you. Excellent organisational, investigative problem solving and communication skillsDrive, energy and enthusiasmPrevious experience of working within a results orientated teamGood standard of IT skills to include power point, word and excelWhat you'll receive.As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in.
This is why we work hard to deliver benefits and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.You'll enjoy:Life Assurance (1 x salary)25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role)Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service)Staff ShopStakeholder Pension SchemeDiscount & cashback platformPersonal Accident InsuranceFree health checkEmployee Assistance ProgrammeA range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)Salary sacrifice car lease schemeFree independent mortgage adviceDiscounted tutoring for childrenAccess to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salaryFree car parking - Site dependantPlus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions.Proud to be BakkavorWe're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!Find out more and apply.#LI-VM1#CVLBakkavorWe are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets.
We leverage our consumer insight and scale to provide innovative food that offers quality, choice, convenience, and freshness. Around 18,000 colleagues operate from 44 sites across our three markets supplying a portfolio of over 3,000 products across meals, pizza & bread, salads and desserts to leading grocery retailers in the UK and US, and international food brands in China.Category: DevelopmentLocation:Boness, GB, EH51 9SJDate: 12 Jun 2025Req ID: 24630TPBN1_UKTJ