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* Join Our Innovation Team: NPD Technologist Wanted!
* Reports to: NPD Manager or Senior NPD Technologist
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* Join Our Innovation Team: NPD Technologist Wanted!
* Location: Linton ¦ ?? Department: NPD & Process
* Full-Time ¦ Permanent
* Reports to: NPD Manager or Senior NPD Technologist
Are you passionate about food, innovation, and bringing trend-setting products to life? At Pilgrim's Europe, we're on the hunt for a creative and driven NPD Technologist to join our dynamic New Product Development (NPD) and Process team. This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of food for leading UK retailers and beyond.
* About the Role:
As an NPD Technologist, you'll support the development of innovative, high-quality, and technically sound products—from concept to handover (Gates 0–3). Working closely with our chefs, senior technologists, and innovation managers, you'll be a core part of bringing new product ideas to life in our kitchens and into customers' hands.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Support the development of exciting new and evolving existing products.
* Collaborate across NPD, Process, Commercial, and Insight teams.
* Create kitchen samples, attend customer submissions, and prepare compelling presentation materials.
* Ensure all products meet internal and retailer guidelines, cost targets, and technical standards.
* Source and assess new ingredients with an eye on trends, innovation, and quality.
* Monitor project critical paths and proactively resolve issues.
* Take an active role in culinary development, meat/butchery input, and quality benchmarking.
* What We're Looking For:
* A passion for food and innovation—you're curious about new cuisines, processes, and culinary trends.
* Basic understanding of food manufacturing, development cycles, and technical requirements.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Comfortable working hands-on in the kitchen, liaising with chefs, and preparing samples.
* Knowledge or interest in butchery and meat-based product development is a plus.
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to go the extra mile for our customers.
* What You'll Gain:
* The chance to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
* Exposure to leading UK and international food retailers and high-profile product launches.
* Development opportunities within one of Europe's leading food producers.
* A chance to influence the future of food trends and category growth.
* Ready to Apply?
If you're excited by the idea of creating standout food products and working in a high-energy, innovation-led team—we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and we will be in touch as soon as possible
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