This bakery manufacturer is currently looking to employ an NPD Technologist. The ideal candidate will have experience within a development role teamed with food science qualifications. You will be responsible for concept developing of pasties pies and other bakery goods as well as dealing with factory trials.

Supplying the major retailers with pizza products, the successful applicant must come from a chilled-foods background and have experience with the hands-on and customer-facing side of development. Working within a team of 6, you will chase projects through from concept through to launch, source new materials and liaise with all departments to ensure the product launches successfully and on time. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person looking for a step-up within their development career.

This multi-sited sandwich manufacturer is looking to recruit an NPD Technologist. Your role will be to deliver innovative and creative solutions to meet specific criteria, tight deadlines and cost as a key member of the development team, working closely with internal functions, the customer and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a food science related degree with natural enthusiasm and a passionate love of food.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NPD team of this b2b ingredients & flavours company who sell their products into the major food manufacturers. Initially this will be a 9-12 month position covering maternity leave, however it is highly possible that a 'good' candidate will be made permanent due to the company's continued expansion. Ideally applicants will have recipe formulation experience as well as knowledge of flavour and ingredient applications to the value-added and ready meal markets.

This blue chip bakery is looking to appoint an Innovations Technologist to provide the scientific and technical aspects of innovation as well as ensuring that projects are effectively managed through the innovation process. You will take an active involvement in transfer of recipe between concept and plant bakeries. This will involve working closely with both the concept bakery and process development teams You will be a graduate or equivalent in food science, food technology or a related scientific discipline with strong experience gained in a technical environment as well as having a genuine passion for and a sound understanding of the technical issues faced in the bakery production environment.

Our client, a small but established speciality cake manufacturer, is looking for an individual with excellent technical product development skills to expand their range of products that they manufacture in-house. If you are degree qualified, self disciplined and a flexible individual who can follow NPD from concept through to launch, often working in isolation, this could be the role for you.

This ethnic ready meal manufacturer is looking for a trainee NPD Technologist to join the development team. The ideal candidate will have a food science degree teamed with a passion for food and a willingness to learn new skills. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Your role will be to make this leading prepared vegetable producer the centre of creativity and innovations by working with our clients current range and developing new and exciting products that address todays current market trends. The ideal candidate will have a formal food qualification in a food related science and a chef background.

The purpose of your role is to effectively project manage concepts through the NPD process. You will ensure the timely launch of new products to the customer as well as identifying cost savings and improvements that will benefit the profitability and efficient running of the business. You should have a food related degree as well as a successful track record with hands on experience within a similar role.

This fresh produce manufacturer is looking to appoint an NPD Technologist. Your role will be to take responsibility for day to day NPD activities, including the critical path management. You will also carry out research, benchmarking and develop marketing material. The ideal candidate for this role with have a food related degree, ideally have some NPD experience as well as being ambitious and creative. A passion for food is also essential.

An excellent career opportunity within an expanding company producing value-added foods has arisen. The ideal applicant will be a good NPD Technologist or Manager with a cheffing background and will develop products from concept through to launch, adhering to customer briefs, for the food service side.

Reporting in to the Quality Manager and Food Technologist, your function within this manufacturer of cakes and tarts is to develop new products and maintain and improve the standards of current products from concept through to launch. Excellent communication skills are required as is the ability to liaise with clients and colleagues alike. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for their next step in their development career.

This desserts manufacturer are currently looking to recruit a Food / NPD Technologist to work in their development kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a food related qualification or some experience within the food manufacturing industry.

This manufacturer of prepared fruits and juices is looking for a good communicator to fill the role of Process Development Technologist. The ideal candidate will have a chilled food background, a food related qualification and a practical understanding of HACCP, GMP and hygiene systems. Food Safety Auditing experience would also be an advantage. Previous process development experience is not required. The role will require a successful candidate to work mostly under their own supervision.

Our client, a rapidly expanding fish manufacturer, is looking for an individual to manage concept & process development of new products from brief to factory launch that meets our clients commercial targets and are technically and factory viable, whilst meeting the agreed standards between the customer and our client.

Our client, a rapidly expanding fish manufacturer, is looking for an individual to manage concept & process development of new products from brief to factory launch that meets our clients commercial targets and are technically and factory viable, whilst meeting the agreed standards between the customer and our client.

This well established ready meals manufacturer is looking to strengthen their current process team. Flexibility is essential as well as a degree and a proven track record.

This frozen ready meal manufacturer is looking for aTechnical Manager with NPD experience to oversee all aspects of Technical and QA including auditing and HACCP implementation. The role will also include NPD management including innovation, liasing with customers and meeting customer specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a ready meals environment, and should be prepared to work occasional hours outside of usual contracted hours.

This London based bakery company are looking for an individual to ensure all development procedures, customer requirements and brand standards are followed whilst assisting in all technical functions on site. You will be creative and have a good eye for detail.

Our client, a large blue-chip manufacturer of sauces and dressings, is seeking an NPD Technologist with a recognised qualification in food technology or relevant experience. Duties include the formulation of sample food products in accordance to specifications and market trends, participation in customer presentations and the promotion of effective teamwork within the department. Customer service skills would also be an advantage as would the ability to communicate articulately and effectively at all levels.

Our client, a large blue-chip manufacturer of sauces and dressings, is seeking a Process Technologist to ensure that new products and processes satisfy their company's quality assurance and technical standards. Ideally, the successful candidate will already have some relevant industry experience as they will be required to deliver training in food hygiene from time to time.

This multi-sited chilled produce manufacturer is looking for a Product Technician. This role will be an excellent opportunity for you to gain experience within all areas of NPD, QA, Specifications and Process. Your role will be to ensure the successful trials and launch of products in compliance with all aspects of food safety, legality and customer requirements. Responsibilities will include ensuring that raw materials reach food safety & quality standards as well as reviewing and amending product specifications. The ideal candidate will have some food experience or relevant qualifications as well as being self motivated and a team player.

This large manufacturer of prepared ethnic snacks is seeking a Food Technologist. Experience is not essential, however the successful candidate will have a qualification in a food-related discipline.

This well established ready meals manufacturer is looking to strengthen the current development team by appointing a Concept Technologist. The role will be working on a new range of exciting and unique products for one of the major retailers. You will need to have experience of translating concepts into new products and understanding the wants and needs of a customer. The role will involve providing up to date specifications, having a strong awareness of competitive ranges as well as monitoring the quality of new & existing products. Flexibility is essential as well as a degree in a food related subject.

Our client, a rapidly expanding bakery company, are looking for a Specifications Technologist to report to the Technical and NPD Managers. Ideally you will have a food related qualification, be computer literate and display thoroughness and attention to detail. Good interpersonal skills are required along with experience of completing customer specifications, checking copy and dealing with customer complaints.

The principal purpose of this role will be to ensure the delivery of individual innovation projects against the agreed brief and to the specified project plan. The Development Technologist will typically be part of a team that may have responsibility for a product group, process technology and a specific customer. This role may encompass all stages of innovation development and delivery including creative development but the majority of the role would mainly include trialling, process development, scale-up and execution. This includes all product, packaging and process standards and guardianship of the technical integrity of the product. You must have experience in a development role to be considered for this position.

Your role for this sandwich manufacturer wil be to deliver innovative and creative solutions to meet specific criteria, tight deadlines and cost as a key member of the development team, working closely with internal functions, the customer and suppliers.

Our client, who deals with fresh produce is looking for a Product Development Technologist to co-ordinate, develop and launch products with customers including setting up tolerances. You will need some experience in a development environment to be considered for this role.

Your role for this ingredients manufacturer will be to deliver innovative and creative solutions to meet specific criteria, tight deadlines and cost as a key member of the development team, working closely with internal functions, the customer and suppliers. You must have experience in product development and have a sound understanding of food science gained through experience or by a suitable qualification.

This role for a pizza manufacturer will require you to challenge current operating practises and drive forward continuous improvement in order to support operational excellence - as measured by key KPI's, manufacturing health checks and cost of sale variances.

Your role will be to investigate and evaluate the current manufacturing processes to identify process variables, efficiencies and performance, develop solutions and recommend corrective actions and improvement. Ideally you'll have a degree in Food Engineering, Food Science or equivalent and experience in a similar role would be a benefit.

Applicants for this poultry company must have a degree level qualification or studying for one in a part time capacity in a food related subject. Chilled food product development production or technical experience is a prerequisite. This post calls for the applicants to have the knowledge and practical skills to make an immediate impact in a key area of the business. They must be an excellent communicator at all levels and able to effectively interact with customers to ensure successful business growth. You will be required to travel within the UK and Europe at short notice and unaccompanied- a full clean drivers license is essential.

Within this role you will take a pro-active role in the development and maintenance of high quality products to reflect both customer and market needs. You will also prepare concept bakery samples in line with development briefs.

The Junior Development Chef will take responsibility for specific areas of pre-defined project work, which are key to the delivery of the NPD strategy. They will work with the Development Chef on tasks ranging from concept development, improving existing products and preparing samples for evaluation, to arranging taste panels and assessing new raw materials. You must also have a sound understanding of food and cooking techniques, demonstrate creative thinking and have good organisational skills.

Our client, a manufacturer of a wide-range of ingredients, is seeking a Food Technologist whose main focus will be on nutritional products. Their key requirements are: in-depth nutritional knowledge; strong NPD experience; excellent communication and presentation skills; customer focussed technical support; team worker. The candidate will be reporting to the Technical Manager in the Food and Nutrition team but will also work with their Healthcare team on areas of cross over between the business units.

This large sandwich manufacturer is currently looking to appoint a Process Technologist. The ideal candidate will be involved in managing and running a critical path for all new products to ensure the successful launch of products into the business, ensuring that all technical requirements are adhered to and that accurate yield and costing information is maintained. This position is working on a Sunday to Thursday shift.

Supporting the Product Manager in the process of continuing innovation and pro-active development of new product ideas for the customer - ideally our client are looking for a customer facing individual wants to progress within the company quite quickly. Our client is a large bakery company, specialising in morning goods. Similar product experience is desireable.

The Development Technologist will investigate and analyse the development of both new and existing products and provide internal technical support. You should have comprehensive working knowledge of retailer specifications ( Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda ) and be comfortable with retailer interface, have the ability to scale up lab samples into full scale production including generation of factory floor recipes, be competent in writing procedures and be prepared to deputise for the Development Manager in their absense.

Duties for this fresh produce company will include working closely with customers on new products, updating the current lines, seeing suppliers and organising presentations to customers. You will also be involved in reviewing brand menus within customer's estate and responding to a customer's specific brief for menu changes and ideas.

This multisited company is looking for a NPD Assistant Technologist. This role would suit an enthusiastic person with little or no experience and ideally food related qualifications. Duties will include helping with sample making, factory trials, documentation and taking products to launch.

This bakery manufacturer is currently strengthening their development team. They do not have a set job title, salary or level for the role but are very interested to see details of any candidates with bakery development experience who are looking for work in the South West.

Your role will be to take guidance from the NPD Manager in fulfilling the identified product development programme. To participate in the achievement of and implementation of the agreed deadlines (time and quality) on critical paths for new product launches from concept to launch. Whilst managing spcific development projects as allowcated by the NPD Manager. If you are able to work within the NPD and associated teams to deliver solutions for continuous business improvement, send me your CV.

The main purpose of this role is to be a member of the Development team that provides an NPD service to the site and Company. The technician prepares test samples of recipes, developed to a technical brief, for assessment by internal and external customers according to agreed schedules and trial requirements.

The main purpose of the job is to develop and manage the implementation of new and existing products to grow the organisations market share. You must ideally be degree education in Food Science / Food Technology or equivalent qualifications plus have good knowledge and experience in the Development Food Industry. You must have strong technical, analytical and interpersonal skills and must be able to communicate both personally and via written media to senior personnel.

As commercial manager you will be responsible for finding any financial gaps vs. budgets and communicate solutions, you will cost all forthcoming NPD launches, agree costings, pack formats, finished look and launch dates. If you are ideally educated to degree level, have proven man-management skills and are able to motivate others for success this opportunity will be right for you.

This fresh produce processor is currently looking to recruit a Process Development Technologist. The ideal candidate will have a food technology / technical background within a food manufacturing environment and you will be educated within a food science discipline or similar. You will be responsible for aiding the implementation of new products, processes and changes to existing products within the business.