Job Title: NPD Bread Technologist
Location: Northamptonshire (with UK travel required)
Reports to: Bread Development Manager
Career Progression: Technical Field Manager in 2–4 years
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000
*You must be able to drive and have your own car*
Are you passionate about baking innovation and keen to turn that into a rewarding technical career? We are looking for an ambitious and proactive NPD Bread Technologist to join our industry-leading team in delivering high-quality, customer-focused bakery solutions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work hands-on with new product development in the bread category and build the foundation for a long-term technical career—progressing to a Technical Field Manager role supporting key customers within 2–4 years.
What You’ll Do:
In the first phase, you will:
* Carry out accurate and repeatable test bakes for internal projects and customer requests.
* Support customer presentations by producing high-quality product samples and eventually leading sessions.
* Analyse development trials, prepare concise reports, and communicate outcomes clearly to internal teams and customers.
* Upload and manage documentation (e.g., specifications, trial data) into the NPD system.
* Collaborate with Finance to track ingredient and product development costs.
* Learn ingredient functionality and formulation through hands-on project ownership.
* Work cross-functionally to ensure developments are delivered on time and to standard.
* Support process development projects in parallel with NPD.
Your Progression Path:
As you grow into the Technical Field Manager role, you will:
* Lead bakery technology deployments for new and existing strategic customers.
* Build deep technical relationships with key accounts, offering bakery insight and innovation support.
* Present and demonstrate new product concepts to customers, both virtually and on-site.
* Collaborate closely with R&D teams and business unit managers to drive strategic innovation.
* Support new business development while aligning technical and commercial targets.
* Manage customer project pipelines transparently, ensuring visibility across teams.
What We’re Looking For:
* A passion for baking and a curiosity for scientific food development.
* A hands-on, proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and own projects.
* Strong communication skills—for reporting, customer interaction, and team collaboration.
* Willingness to travel to customer sites and other company locations.
* A drive to grow into a future leadership role within our technical team.
What’s in It for You?
* Real career development in a thriving international company.
* Exposure to high-profile bakery projects and customers.
* Access to internal training and development opportunities.
* Work with some of the industry’s leading bakery technologists.
* A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Ready to take your career in the Food Industry to the next level? Apply below and I will be in contact with more details.
Unfortunately, this vacancy cannot support sponsorship or PSW Visa and all applicants must have full UK right to work.