Food Development Technologist

We\’re recruiting for a permanent Food Development Technologist on behalf of our innovative and forward-thinking client in the food sector. If you\’re passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy seeing your creations come to life, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to take your career to the next level. Our client is a family-run business with over 30 years of award-winning expertise, delivering bespoke food solutions for blue-chip companies across the globe. They\’ve worked on exciting projects in South America, North America, Asia, Scandinavia, and Europe, giving them an unmatched reputation in the industry. As pioneers in their field, they are constantly exploring new trends, developing innovative solutions, and collaborating with some of the biggest brands in the world. At the heart of their company is a commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, with a focus on reducing their environmental impact while fostering a positive, collaborative culture. What\’s in it for you? A permanent role with fantastic growth potential in a dynamic, global company. Competitive salary of up to £36,000 per annum, based on skills and experience. An outstanding benefits package A healthcare cash-back plan to support your well-being 20 days holiday, plus bank holiday and your birthday off. Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits. Awards and benefits system to earn points for: Extra holiday. Additional pay. Weekend use of a flat in Prague. Increased pension contributions. The role will involve… Delivering new products & customer launches to market as part of a team, through: Driving the development of quality and safe products from blue sky to launch taking into consideration specific product parameters and customer requirements Ensuring that ingredient/product information is accurate, up-to-date and consistent in the NPD system Understanding project critical paths and implications of deviations Building relationships with the manufacturers, understanding capabilities and spending time on-site with their development teams to create exciting products efficiently, following the products through to the launch and beyond. Co-ordinating sample requests, overseeing product processes, and conducting organoleptic and shelf-life evaluations across product ranges and applications including sign off with Food Safety Team. Generate product labelling in compliance with relevant legislation to include proofreading from design to printing Liaising and communicating with internal and external stakeholders throughout the development launch process Support continuous improvement by identifying innovative ideas and ingredient opportunities that maximise cost savings and enhance business efficiency. Generate internal project documentation during the development process such as product information sheets, product labelling sheets, trial forms, post launch reviews Generate external project documentation with relevant stakeholders throughout the development process, using different media types, to include shelf edge labels, allergen matrixes, manuals and QAS documents Attending factory trials and product launches at various locations across the UK and Ireland, minimising food waste from trials and data capturing while in attendance. Assist in sending samples for customer request, photography or external events Being active in hosting customer visits, setting up product displays and other supporting actions Investigating new food trends and competitor activity from local to global levels and feeding back to the central team to share knowledge. Taking positive steps to engage in discussions, opportunities and actions to minimise environmental impacts internally and externally to the benefit of all Skills Computer literate, particularly EXCEL. A self-starter who shows initiative and excels in multitasking with attention to detail. Excellent organisational skills and natural can-do attitude. Relishes working in a fast-paced environment in a hands-on capacity independently and as a part of a team. Can quickly grasp and adapt to new software with ease. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. If required to drive to suppliers/clients or between offices, a valid UK driving licence is essential. A strong interest in food outside of work and awareness of market trends. Experience experience in NPD/Process within FMCG, and having visited/worked with different food categories Specification management/artwork proofing with an FMCG food company. Experience in working in a fast-paced environment, working with a high volume of SKUs. Knowledge of UK labelling legislation. A strong interest in food outside of work and awareness of market trends.If you are interested in this role, please apply by submitting an updated CV with relevant experience. If you have been successful, you will hear back within 2 days. INDMG