* Packaging Technologist# Packaging TechnologistNPD/R&D**Location:** Merseyside**Overview:**Great opportunity for a Packaging Technologist to join a leading food manufacturer in this unique opportunity. * You will need to be qualified in material science, engineering or another science-based subject* As Packaging Technologist, you will possess experience in food, FMCG packaging* An interest and knowledge of sustainability* Exceptional organisational skills* Excellent communication skills* Day to day support the NPD Team, trials, sample request, specification requests, speak to suppliers, artwork review.* Managing packaging development trials and launches.* You will work collaboratively across the teams in the business and packaging suppliers.* The successful Packaging Technologist will build strong relationships with packaging suppliers and keep up to date with all packaging trends* Liaise with suppliers to ensure specifications and legal requirements are met.This is a great business to work for. Opportunities exist within not only your department but in the wider business too. We are seeking applications from talented Packaging Technologists, Sustainable Packaging Technologists, Junior Packaging Technologists, Materials & Packaging Technologists and Packaging Innovation Technologists who live within Merseyside, Birkenhead, Liverpool, Ellesmere Port, Chester **How to Apply** If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re CH**/**TNT/2680 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07899 686690 for a confidential discussion.### Apply for this role.Apply for this role by sending us your CV today.NPD/R&D## Interim Development ChefUnited KingdomDay Rate, plus ExpensesInterimLocation: UK Overview: Our client is seeking a creative Interim Development Chef to develop their products that meet the evolving needs of consumers in their category.The Candidate:• Experience as a development chef within a food manufacturing environment• Expertise in recipe development and culinary innovation, preferably in a fast paced food manufacturing business• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment• Proficient in cost management and production efficiency strategies• Strong communication and collaboration skillsThe Role:• Recipe development and innovation, creating and developing insight led new ready meal concepts, working as part of the development chef team, innovate with new ingredients, cooking techniques, and packaging solutions to differentiate products in the marketplace• Continuously refine products based on feedback from consumer panels, customer • Develop recipes that meet target cost parameters while maintaining high quality and taste standards• Work with procurement teams to source cost-effective ingredients without compromising on quality• Provide training and support to production staff on the implementation of new recipes and techniques• As the Development Chef, support a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the NPD teamThe Offering:Day Rate, dependant on experience, plus expenses.We are seeking applications from Development Chefs, Innovation Chefs, Product Development Chefs, Menu Development Chefs, R&D Chefs, Research and Development Chefs, Food Innovation Chefs.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.NPD/R&D## Senior NPD TechnologistLancaster, UKPermanentLocation: North Westc£45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience, pension, bonus, 1 weeks extra pay at Christmas and an early finish on a Friday
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