Development Technologist
- Are you a creative NPD professional who loves turning a customer brief into a working recipe?
- Do you thrive on hands-on concept and recipe development, from bench through to customer sample?
- Are you ready to own product concepts from initial brief through to launch within a leading food manufacturer?
MacGregor Black are partnering with a Leading FMCG Business on the search for a Development Technologist. This is a permanent role based in Somerset.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the NPD concept and recipe development stage, working closely with customers to fully understand the brief.
- Managing kitchen equipment, ingredients and stock to enable sample preparation for customer submission.
- Building and maintaining new product files, including initial project and EPD information.
- Ensuring recipes meet customer codes of practice and nutritional targets.
- Supporting complaint investigations where formulation may be a contributing factor.
What are we looking for?
- A food-related qualification or degree, plus at least 3 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- HACCP L2/3 qualified or working towards it.
- A confident communicator with solid Excel and IT skills, and a genuine interest in food.
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Development Technologist employer: MacGregor Black
MacGregor Black is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation meets retail property management. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative culture, we provide our team with opportunities for growth and advancement while managing a diverse national property portfolio. Our commitment to sustainability and compliance ensures that you will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions and fosters meaningful relationships within the industry.
