Product Development Technologist
Location:
Somerset (near to Yeovil)
Salary:
up to £36,000
Reporting into:
NPD Manager
Do you have a passion for food innovation and bringing bold new ideas to life? This business is looking for a creative, hands-on
Product Development Technologist
to help craft the future of their branded, own label, and food service offerings.
What you'll do:
* Develop exciting new products from kitchen concept to full-scale factory launch
* Lead sample creation, factory trials, and packaging innovation
* Work with top-tier ingredients and suppliers to push flavour boundaries
* Ensure projects meet all timelines, food safety standards, and wow-factor expectations
* Own your projects — from trends research to first production run
What you'll need:
* A degree in Food Science, Technology, or Nutrition
* 2+ years' Product Development experience in FMCG food manufacturing
* A creative mindset, hands-on approach, and passion for food
* Bonus points for dairy experience or knowledge of export/retail product development
Benefits:
* Holiday entitlement – 33 days, this includes bank holidays
* Private Health Care Scheme
* Member of the Selected Staff Company Pension Scheme. 9.75% Employer Contribution, 3.25% Minimum Employee Contribution
* Life Assurance - x4 annual basic salary
* Eligibility to join the 2025 company bonus scheme, up to 10% of salary.
If this looks of interest, apply now with your CV and I will reach out with more info