This is what you'll actually do
As a Development Technologist, you will drive innovative product development from concept to launch, ensuring compliance with legal, brand and customer standards.
You will create and manage cost-effective recipes aligned to margin and nutritional targets, producing accurate trial documentation and handover packs. You will be responsible for QAS and arranging customer samples.
You will plan and coordinate factory trials, capturing key data, managing risks and delivering clear, evidence-based recommendations. Working closely with Technical and cross-functional teams, you will support product validation including shelf-life, microbiological and physical testing.
You will benchmark products against the market, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to continuous innovation and process excellence.
Flexibility in working hours is required to support factory trials and launch activities.
Ideally this is you
Essential:
Degree preferred Food Science / Technology / Process Engineering or similar degree / HND equivalent or relevant experience
Strong understanding of product development processes from concept to launch
Knowledge of factory processes and manufacturability considerations
Experience generating recipes, costings and managing BoMs
Ability to manage multiple projects to critical path deadlines
Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret trial and validation data
Knowledge of food safety, microbiology and shelf-life validation
Commercial awareness and understanding of margin targets
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Passion for food innovation and emerging market trends
Detail-oriented, organised and solutions-focused
Valid UK driving license preferred