Junior NPD Technologist (Food & Drink)

🚀 Junior NPD Technologist

📍 Location: Manchester

💰 Salary: £30k

🏭 On-Site Role

(*Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.)

Jellyfish Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading beverage & food manufacturer in Manchester, who are now looking for a New Product Development Technologist to join their innovative team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a proven interest in product development, excited by the chance to work on exciting new beverage & food concepts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end NPD process from concept to launch.
• Develop & refine formulations, ensuring quality & compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct taste panels, ingredient trials & production/sensory trials.
• Work closely with suppliers, production & marketing teams.
• Analyse market trends & consumer insights to drive innovation.

About You:

• 2+ years of NPD experience in the food/beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, flavour development & formulation.
• Excellent problem-solving & communication skills.
• A keen eye for detail & strong mathematical skills for formulation accuracy.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary with opportunities for progression
• Career Development – Learn on the job with clear growth pathways
• Work-Life Balance & employee ownership scheme
• On-site perks

Ready to take your NPD career to the next level? Apply today! 🚀