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Senior Product Development Technologist
Location: Worksop, GB
Position: Senior Product Development Technologist
Based in Worksop with travel to St Albans
We LOVE food at Premier Foods. We love how it brings people together and provides moments of pleasure in a busy world. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century, but we don’t let them stand still – we are constantly innovating in line with our purpose to enrich life through food. Today, you will find our brands in 93% of British households.
As one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, we are committed to the UK, employing over 4,000 dedicated colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices across the country. Around 96% of what we sell is made in the UK from quality ingredients, sourced sustainably wherever possible, from British suppliers and farmers.
Do you offer:
* BSc Food Science/Technology or related degree, Intermediate Food Hygiene, HNC Food Science/Technology, BTEC Food Science
* 3+ years of development experience, with 2-5 years gained from within a technical discipline.
Able to manage projects independently, innovative, creative, flexible in all aspects of development, committed, organized, tenacious, with good time management and problem-solving skills.
Additional skills include coaching and training; previous supervisory or management experience would be valuable.
What you'll be doing:
* Delivering new and existing product development for the related product area.
* Leading pilot plant trials and factory trials with operations, process, and site technical teams.
* Liaising with all site functions to progress projects.
* Managing document control and processes related to projects.
* Working with marketing and consumers to develop ideas and shape projects.
* Monitoring current trends and consumer food behaviors.
* Collaborating with sensory and marketing teams to set benchmarks.
* Understanding ingredients related to specific products and working with suppliers.
* Maintaining contact with internal and external organizations to ensure issues are addressed appropriately.
* Linking with technical support functions across sites to ensure efficient delivery of programs.
* Deputising for the NPD/Development Manager as needed.
* Managing the daily work of technicians/technologists and supporting their skill development and appraisal.
* Potentially managing direct reports as part of the team.
What we offer in return:
* Pension
* Life assurance
* Wide range of online and in-house training
* Employee discount scheme with access to nationwide retailers
Ready to apply?
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.
A great British food company
Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices nationwide.
Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century, and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.
At Premier Foods, we believe in inclusion, authenticity, and individuality. We aim to ensure all colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their true selves to work, regardless of who they are, what they look like, whom they love, or what they believe in. Our culture welcomes everyone.
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