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NPD Technologist
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Alexander Steele are working with an established multi-site ambient food manufacturer in Durham who are looking to recruit a Senior NPD Technologist to join their Technical team.
This is a great opportunity for an NPD professional looking to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, with a strong team structure and a real focus on product innovation.
Responsibilities:
* Leading and supporting NPD and EPD projects from concept through to launch.
* Creating and developing product samples for customer presentations and internal approval.
* Working cross-functionally with Technical, Production, and Commercial teams to ensure feasibility and alignment.
* Supporting factory trials, scale-up, and process validation activities.
* Managing and maintaining accurate development documentation, including trial reports and specifications.
* Staying up to date with food trends, competitor activity, and new ingredient opportunities.
On Offer:
* Annual Salary of £37,000
* 33 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
* Monday to Friday – Office Hours
* Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee
If this role sounds of interest or you have any further questions, then please apply with your most up-to-date CV and I will be in touch.
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Development Technologist
Moodiesburn, Scotland Stem Recruitment
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Our client, an international business is seeking a permanent Development Technologist who will play a crucial role in driving product and technology development projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing innovative solutions that meet customer needs while ensuring alignment with internal manufacturing and quality performance targets. This role includes planning and executing product line trials and managing projects through collaboration with Commercial and Supply Chain teams.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
* Proficient in scientific principles, product design, and product applications.
li>Several years of experience in R&D or Supply Chain, including managing innovation projects.
* Proficient in scientific principles, product design, and product applications.
li>Several years of experience in R&D or Supply Chain, including managing innovation projects.
* Strong project management and delivery skills.
* Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to innovate and lead projects that impact product development. Joining this team means being part of a collaborative culture focused on growth and excellence, ensuring continuous professional development alongside competitive benefits.
Please apply online in the first instance.
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Development Technologist
Cramlington, North East £38000 Annually CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical
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CK Group are recruiting for a Development Technologist, on behalf of a leading multinational producer of household plastic products.
This is a full time, permanent position, based at their site in Cramlington.
Salary :
Approximately 38,000 upwards, depending on experience.
Your main duties will be :
* Design and trial new decorative designs for polymeric films using gravure printing, aligned with market trends and customer expectations.
* Develop and optimize solvent-based ink systems, with a focus on pigment selection, dispersion and stability.
* Evaluate and support the development of primers to ensure strong bonding of films to polymeric substrates.
* Conduct lab and pilot-scale gravure printing trials, managing all print parameters including cylinder selection, drying and ink transfer.
* Troubleshoot printing issues such as colour issues, poor adhesion, solvent retention and miss printing.
Candidate requirements - skills and experience:
* Technical qualification or degree in Printing Technology, Materials Science, Chemistry or a related field.
* Proven experience in gravure-printing.
* Strong understanding of pigments.
* Working knowledge of primers and adhesion promoters.
Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Must have a full UK Driving Licence, be able to drive and have access to a car. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.
If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news.
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Development Technologist
London, London £43000 Annually Kandhu Recruitment Ltd
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NPD Technologist - 12-Month Maternity Cover
An exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and fast-growing food manufacturer on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Supplying major UK retailers with both branded and own-label products, the business is known for innovation and high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage or support NPD projects from concept through to launch, ensuring all samples, trials, and product specs meet customer and company standards.
* Lead factory trials with cross-functional support to ensure feasibility, quality, and technical compliance.
* Understand manufacturing and packaging capabilities to assess and manage potential risks in product development.
* Coordinate with stakeholders across technical, production, and commercial teams.
What We're Looking For:
* Enthusiastic self-starter with excellent organisational skills.
* Confident communicator with strong IT skills (particularly Excel).
* Prior experience in a Technical or NPD role within food manufacturing preferred.
* Able to learn quickly, work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Strong attention to detail and a "right first time" mindset.
Why Apply?
This fixed-term contract offers a chance to gain valuable experience in a leading FMCG business, contributing to exciting product innovations seen on shelves across the UK.
"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."
Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.
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Development Technologist
Dingle, North West £33 - £35000 Annually True North Talent
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permanent
Overview: This is an opportunity to join an experienced team and work on market leading food products.
About You:
* You will be degree educated in Food Science or similar
* Experience of working within product development in food manufacturing
* Good planning, organisation and communication skills are essential
* You will be able to work autonomously as well as team working
What will you be doing?
* Providing new concepts in line with internal & external briefs ensuring these are to agreed costs and quality
* Working on NPD & EPD from concept through to launch
* You will work closely with innovation & marketing on latest trends, ingredients and packaging
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers during site visits
What can they offer you?
The company can offer progression for candidates looking to develop their career. The salary is c35,000 and there is also an enhanced pension.
We are seeking applications from talented Development Technologists, NPD Technologists, Food Development Technologists, Food Innovation Technologists, Food Product Developer, who live within Ellesmere Port, Chester, North Wales, Liverpool, Merseyside, Birkenhead, Runcorn or Widnes.
True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website.
We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.
For more information on True North Talent or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit our website.
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Development Technologist
Low Torry, Scotland Bakkavor Group
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Development Technologist
Proud to deliver high quality products and develop a high-quality career.
Competitive Salary
25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays
Highly competitive rewards package including Group Pension
Staff Shop
37.5 hours per week
08.30am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group
Why 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 transition
Role Accountabilities
* Business Communication: Has relationships with relevant functions to support the Development process activity.
* Customer: Has good overall awareness of retailer development requirements
* Culinary: 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 innovate
* Business 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 document
About you.
* Excellent organisational, investigative problem solving and communication skills
* Drive, energy and enthusiasm
* Previous experience of working within a results orientated team
* Good standard of IT skills to include power point, word and excel
What 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 Shop
* Stakeholder Pension Scheme
* Discount & cashback platform
* Personal Accident Insurance
* Free health check
* Employee Assistance Programme
* A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
* Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
* Free independent mortgage advice
* Discounted tutoring for children
* Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
* Free car parking - Site dependant
Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions.
Proud to be Bakkavor
We'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.
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Development Technologist
Park Royal, London Kandhu Recruitment Ltd
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NPD Technologist - 12-Month Maternity Cover
An exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and fast-growing food manufacturer on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Supplying major UK retailers with both branded and own-label products, the business is known for innovation and high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage or support NPD projects from concept through to launch, ensuring all samples, trials, and product specs meet customer and company standards.
* Lead factory trials with cross-functional support to ensure feasibility, quality, and technical compliance.
* Understand manufacturing and packaging capabilities to assess and manage potential risks in product development.
* Coordinate with stakeholders across technical, production, and commercial teams.
What We're Looking For:
* Enthusiastic self-starter with excellent organisational skills.
* Confident communicator with strong IT skills (particularly Excel).
* Prior experience in a Technical or NPD role within food manufacturing preferred.
* Able to learn quickly, work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Strong attention to detail and a "right first time" mindset.
Why Apply?
This fixed-term contract offers a chance to gain valuable experience in a leading FMCG business, contributing to exciting product innovations seen on shelves across the UK.
"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."
Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.
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Development Technologist
NE23 Cramlington, North East CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical
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full time
CK Group are recruiting for a Development Technologist, on behalf of a leading multinational producer of household plastic products.
This is a full time, permanent position, based at their site in Cramlington.
Salary :
Approximately 38,000 upwards, depending on experience.
Your main duties will be :
* Design and trial new decorative designs for polymeric films using gravure printing, aligned with market trends and customer expectations.
* Develop and optimize solvent-based ink systems, with a focus on pigment selection, dispersion and stability.
* Evaluate and support the development of primers to ensure strong bonding of films to polymeric substrates.
* Conduct lab and pilot-scale gravure printing trials, managing all print parameters including cylinder selection, drying and ink transfer.
* Troubleshoot printing issues such as colour issues, poor adhesion, solvent retention and miss printing.
Candidate requirements - skills and experience:
* Technical qualification or degree in Printing Technology, Materials Science, Chemistry or a related field.
* Proven experience in gravure-printing.
* Strong understanding of pigments.
* Working knowledge of primers and adhesion promoters.
Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Must have a full UK Driving Licence, be able to drive and have access to a car. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.
If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news.
INDCH
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Development Technologist
Moodiesburn, Scotland Stem Recruitment
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full time
Our client, an international business is seeking a permanent Development Technologist who will play a crucial role in driving product and technology development projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing innovative solutions that meet customer needs while ensuring alignment with internal manufacturing and quality performance targets. This role includes planning and executing product line trials and managing projects through collaboration with Commercial and Supply Chain teams.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
* Proficient in scientific principles, product design, and product applications.
li>Several years of experience in R&D or Supply Chain, including managing innovation projects.
* Proficient in scientific principles, product design, and product applications.
li>Several years of experience in R&D or Supply Chain, including managing innovation projects.
* Strong project management and delivery skills.
* Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to innovate and lead projects that impact product development. Joining this team means being part of a collaborative culture focused on growth and excellence, ensuring continuous professional development alongside competitive benefits.
Please apply online in the first instance.
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Development Technologist
Park Royal, London Kandhu Recruitment Ltd
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NPD Technologist - 12-Month Maternity Cover
An exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and fast-growing food manufacturer on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Supplying major UK retailers with both branded and own-label products, the business is known for innovation and high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage or support NPD projects from concept through to launch, ensuring all samples, trials, and product specs meet customer and company standards.
* Lead factory trials with cross-functional support to ensure feasibility, quality, and technical compliance.
* Understand manufacturing and packaging capabilities to assess and manage potential risks in product development.
* Coordinate with stakeholders across technical, production, and commercial teams.
What We're Looking For:
* Enthusiastic self-starter with excellent organisational skills.
* Confident communicator with strong IT skills (particularly Excel).
* Prior experience in a Technical or NPD role within food manufacturing preferred.
* Able to learn quickly, work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Strong attention to detail and a "right first time" mindset.
Why Apply?
This fixed-term contract offers a chance to gain valuable experience in a leading FMCG business, contributing to exciting product innovations seen on shelves across the UK.
"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."
Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.
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