Full job descriptionThe company
This is an ambitious and fast-growing food manufacturing business operating in a highly commercial, customer-driven environment. Innovation sits at the heart of everything they do, with a strong focus on developing exciting, high-quality products for major retail customers.

The culture is energetic, hands-on and fast-paced, where individuals are encouraged to take ownership and make a tangible impact. The team is collaborative yet driven, offering exposure to end-to-end product development and the opportunity to work closely with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

With continued growth plans in place, the business is investing in its product development capability—creating a clear platform for future progression and career development within a supportive but high-performance environment.

The role
As Senior NPD Technologist, you will play a key role within the development team, supporting the creation and launch of innovative products from concept through to market. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who thrives on creativity, problem-solving and delivering commercially viable solutions.

Key responsibilities include:*Leading product and recipe development from initial concept through to factory launch
*Adapting recipes for scale-up and ensuring suitability for manufacturing processes
*Coordinating trials, first productions and continuous improvement activities
*Writing and managing product specifications and maintaining technical documentation
*Collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers and customers
*Supporting customer presentations and responding to briefs from major retailers
*Ensuring all developments meet food safety, legal and quality standards (including BRC and HACCP)
*Contributing to ongoing innovation and keeping up to date with market trends and legislation

This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects in a dynamic environment, with strong exposure to customers and the full product lifecycle. There is also genuine scope to develop into a broader or more senior position as the business continues to grow.
The Candidate
We are looking for a passionate and driven NPD professional who combines technical expertise with creativity and commercial awareness. You will be confident taking ownership of projects while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.

Key requirements:*Proven experience within food manufacturing or product development
*Proven hands-on experience in product and recipe development
*Strong understanding of end-to-end NPD processes
*Knowledge of food safety standards, including HACCP and BRC
*Experience working with retailer or customer-led projects is advantageous
*Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
*Confident communicator, comfortable presenting ideas to customers and stakeholders

Personal attributes:*Creative, innovative and passionate about food development
*Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
*Collaborative with a proactive, can-do attitude
*Ambitious, with a desire to grow and progress your career

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented technologist to step into a role where they can truly influence product innovation while developing their career in a thriving and forward-thinking business.