New Product Development (NPD) Technologist
Malton, North Yorkshire
Monday to Friday 08:00 -17:00
Salary up to £38,000
Pro-Pak Foods is a major supplier of delicious ready meals to many of the UK’s leading supermarkets and convenience stores. Our chefs work with our customers and have created a menu of more than 200 quality meals.
To support further growth, we have a unique opportunity to join our New Product Development (NPD) team as an NPD Technologist.
As an NPD Technologist at Pro-Pak Foods, you will gain a wide range of experience, so we’re searching for someone with a can-do attitude and factory experience.
The role will include:
* Involvement in recipe development, product sign off and product scale up
* Using internal recipe management systems to create recipes in line with customer briefs
* Working closely with the NPD team to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to prior to launch
* Ensuring customer samples and paperwork are delivered on time
* Preparing customer presentations and attending meetings
* Using market research to monitor market developments
* Responsible for both individual projects and supporting the team’s projects
* Focusing on both existing product development and all stages of new product development
* Supporting the NPD Chef and the NPD Manager in customer presentations
* Work with and alongside multiple departments to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Benefits of joining Pro-Pak Foods:
* Responsibility and the opportunity to make a positive impact in our NPD department
* Above all, the chance to work in a team of motivated, creative and tenacious colleagues who are managing all aspects of a fast-moving business.
Skills & Experience required:
* The right candidate must have a degree within a food-related discipline
* Ideally have experience within the industry
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proactive, positive and can do approach
* Effective problem solving skills
What we can offer you:
* Salary up to £38,000
* 33 days holiday, including bank holidays with an option to buy up to 5 extra days
* Core hours Monday – Friday (8am-5pm) Part-time will be considered
* Access to GroceryAid, which provides emotional, practical and financial support
* Benefits and recognition hub – including amazing colleague discounts.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please send us your CV and a brief introduction about yourself. Thank you for considering Pro-Pak Foods.
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