Full job descriptionThe company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-established and highly respected food ingredients business that supplies innovative solutions to customers across manufacturing, foodservice and retail markets.

With a strong reputation for quality, technical excellence and customer partnership, the business is investing in its development capability as part of a wider growth and transformation journey.

Operating in a fast-paced and commercially focused environment, the development team is at the heart of delivering customer innovation, responding quickly to market demands and creating solutions that add real value. The business fosters a collaborative culture built around trust, openness, passion and a commitment to food safety, quality and continuous improvement.

The role
As Product Developer, you will play a key role in supporting business growth through the development of high-quality, cost-effective liquid and powdered blended products for national and international customers.

Working closely with technical, procurement, operations, sales and marketing teams, you will be responsible for developing commercially viable formulations that meet customer expectations while remaining compliant with legislative and industry requirements.

Key responsibilities include:*Developing innovative food products in response to customer briefs and market opportunities
*Creating and evaluating product samples and overseeing trial production activities
*Working closely with operations and process teams to ensure products are scalable and fit for manufacture
*Engaging with suppliers to identify new ingredients, technologies and market trends
*Supporting customer projects, presentations and technical discussions
*Providing expertise to support complaint investigations, product changes and continuous improvement initiatives
*Conducting benchmarking and market assessments to identify future opportunities
*Ensuring robust handovers to specification, technical and production teams for successful product launches

This is a hands-on role within a busy development function where responsiveness, creativity and commercial awareness are equally important.
The candidate
We are looking for an ambitious and driven food professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects and thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

You will ideally have:*A degree in Food Technology or a related food science discipline
*Experience within a food manufacturing development, process or technical function
*Hands-on product development experience within a factory-based environment
*Strong sensory evaluation and innovation skills
*Experience interacting with customers and suppliers
*Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*High attention to detail and a structured approach to delivery
*The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
*Confidence working within a fast-paced, customer-focused business

This opportunity would suit a passionate food professional looking to broaden their experience, work closely with customers and suppliers, and contribute to the growth of a business that is investing heavily in its future development capability.