Advert:
Product Developer
Location: Clitheroe
We’re looking for a creative, organised, and enthusiastic Product Developer to join our Research, Development & Quality (RDQ) team at Hain Celestial, working within our Farmhouse Fare brand. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about food innovation and product development, with experience in chilled food categories.
As a key member of the team, you’ll support the development and delivery of high-quality, safe, and commercially viable food products, ensuring alignment with customer and brand standards.
Key Responsibilities
Sample Coordination (30%)
* Organise and distribute sample requests
* Prepare repeat kitchen samples
* Manage ingredients – ordering, collecting, and stock rotation
* Pack and label samples; arrange courier deliveries
* Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen environment
Concept Development (25%)
* Follow the NPD process from concept through to approval
* Adhere to brand and customer guidelines
* Assist with product costing and customer submission documents
* Organise tasting panels and present internally and externally
* Attend supplier meetings
Process Development (25%)
* Support product trials from set-up to post-trial testing
* Gather data and assist with product file completion
* Write and share trial reports
Customer Relationship Management (10%)
* Communicate effectively with internal and external customers
* Stay informed on customer expectations and brief the wider team
Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement (10%)
* Track spend to meet departmental budgets
* Support cross-functional collaboration
* Represent Hain values across the business
* Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety
What You’ll Bring
* Degree in a food-related subject with basic culinary skills
* Minimum 1 year in product development, ideally within chilled food
* Project management and commercial awareness
* Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
* Flexible, creative, and enthusiastic “foodie” with a full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel to other sites/customers and occasionally stay overnight
What We Offer
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
* Option to purchase additional leave
* One paid volunteering day annually
* Company pension and medical benefits
* Access to employee discounts via our HUB platform
* Flexible working (based in Leeds with some remote working)
* A friendly and innovative team environment
Ready to make a difference in food innovation?
Join Hain Celestial in shaping the future of our Farmhouse Fare brand.
Apply now and bring your passion for product development to life.
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