Product Development Technologist, Nottingham
Client:
The People Co
Location:
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
Job Description:
The Company and Role.
This is a fantastic junior / graduate food opportunity working for a large multi-site progressive food business that produces a delicious range of own label and branded food products. Working within a large R&D team, the successful candidate will need to be a real “foodie” with a passion for creative, innovative, and consumer trend-based product development. This environment offers a great opportunity to hone your skills and practical knowledge to translate big ideas into flavorful products as the business expands its product portfolio.
People Profile.
* Prior experience in a creative development environment
* Knowledge/experience of food manufacturing processes
* Food Science/Technology or related degree, or an HNC Food Science/Technology, BTEC Food Science, or culinary/chef-based qualifications will also be considered
* A true “foodie” with passion and flair for innovative, trend-based product development
* Ambitious self-starter, capable of managing projects independently
* Ability to work well within a broader R&D team
* Solution-oriented
Key Accountabilities.
* Deliver the R&D programme for NPD/EPD/ESG in the related product area
* Lead scale-up development via pilot plant and factory trials
* Work independently to develop new ideas and shape projects
* Monitor current trends in cuisines, ingredients, and consumer preferences
* Understand ingredient functionality and collaborate with suppliers to develop new opportunities
* Manage documentation and processes related to projects
* Collaborate with packaging, sensory, and marketing teams to set benchmarks and conduct product assessments
Note: We cannot offer visa sponsorship and can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK.
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