Job Title: Senior NPD Technologist (x2 vacancies) Salary: £50k Location: On-site, Bala Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm About the Role: We are recruiting for two experienced Senior NPD Technologists to join a fast-paced and innovative food manufacturing company. These customer-facing roles are pivotal in delivering new and existing product development projects from concept to launch, with full responsibility for key retail accounts. Salary & Benefits: 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) £200 signing bonus at weeks 13 and 26 Free on-site parking Paid sick and compassionate leave Subsidised local gym membership (includes gym, pool and fitness classes) Key Responsibilities: Manage customer accounts and project briefs across NPD and EPD. Lead recipe development, documentation, factory trial coordination and launch support. Liaise with customers and cross-functional departments including Technical, Commercial, Supply Chain and Production. Create and deliver innovative, trend-led product concepts. Ensure compliance with food safety standards and customer codes of practice. Support pre-production meetings, quality panels, and innovation days. About You: Previous experience in a Senior NPD Technologist role within the food manufacturing industry (ideally bakery). Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, recipe science, and product formulation. Highly organised and detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-led approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in customer-facing situations. Food Hygiene and HACCP knowledge (certification can be provided). Computer literate (Microsoft Office). Desirable: Degree in Food Science or related field (or equivalent experience). Familiarity with major retailer codes of practice (Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, etc.). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving and supportive team, where your creativity and technical expertise will directly impact the company’s product success. Apply now and help shape the future of innovation in food!