Are you a creative foodie with a passion for innovation in food product development?

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and organized NPD (New Product Development) Technologist to join our R&D team in Grimsby and help us create products that delight customers while meeting quality, safety, and commercial goals. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment where creativity meets practicality, and every day brings a new challenge!

What You’ll Be Doing:

As our NPD Technologist, you’ll play a key role in supporting the development and launch of innovative food products. Your responsibilities will include:

Key Accountabilities:

• Sample Coordination:

  • Organizing and distributing sample requests.
  • Preparing and packing samples, ensuring a smooth workflow in our kitchen.
  • Managing stock rotation of ingredients and samples.

• Concept Development:

  • Supporting the development of creative and commercially viable food concepts.
  • Ensuring compliance with customer and brand guidelines.
  • Completing costings and assisting with customer submission forms.

• Process Development:

  • Supporting factory trials and gathering data for post-trial reports.
  • Helping to complete product files and ensuring accurate data is shared.

• Customer Collaboration:

  • Building strong relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Staying informed on customer expectations and communicating them effectively to the team.

• Teamwork:

  • Supporting team members and contributing to cross-functional collaboration.
  • Helping maintain a clean and hygienic workspace while living our company values.

What You’ll Need:

Education & Experience:

• A food-related degree with basic culinary skills.
• At least 1 year of product development experience, ideally in chilled product development.
• A proven track record of delivering commercially viable products on time.
• Basic financial understanding and strong organizational skills.

Key Skills & Characteristics:

• Creative thinker with a passion for food.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and positive attitude.
• A full driving license and willingness to travel to various sites, including overnight stays.

Desirable Qualities:

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver consistent results.

Role Conditions:

This role is primarily office-based but will involve working in chilled factory and kitchen environments. Travel to supplier sites, customer locations, and comparative shopping will also be required.