Process Technologist in Attleborough, Norfolk

My job Pilgrim\’s Europe is looking for an NPI Technologist to join our team in Attleborough. In this role, you\’ll be part of our New Product Introduction (NPI) team, delivering exciting New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects in line with customer critical paths. You\’ll take ownership of customer and category development from factory trials through to launch, ensuring technical, quality, and commercial objectives are met through strong cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities: A key player in developing new products from concept to launch, following the Pilgrim\’s Europe stage-gate process. Collaborate closely with NPD to ensure new products are aligned with customer expectations. Lead & support factory trials to ensure accurate data collection and reporting. Collect the appropriate evidence to make justified decisions. Prepare and issue factory paperwork for product launches. Responsible for ensuring key milestones are met in line with the Critical Path for each project within the Recipe Professor stage-gate system. Manage development recipes through our Recipe Professor system. Coordinate and manage samples for validation, including: Shelf-life and sensory (organoleptic) testing Nutritional sample submission Transit trials Cooking validation (internal and external) Product composition analysis Maintain all trial materials to ensure compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Ensure compliance with customer policies and business standards. Source benchmark samples and ingredients as required. Key customer account lead: attending external meetings when required, lead site visits and develop close, long-standing relationships with our customers. A champion of food safety and quality. What you will need: Excellent communication skills with a passion for achieving targets and driving continuous improvement. A proactive, problem-solving mindset and strong organisational skills. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to plan and manage multiple projects and meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Confidence to represent Pilgrim\’s Europe and build strong relationships at all levels. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Relevant qualifications (e.g., HACCP, Food Safety, Health & Safety). 1-2 years\’ experience in an FMCG environment (High Care and/or Low Risk experience would be preferrable). Comfortable working in a chilled ready-meals environment and conducting organoleptic assessments (sensory analysis). Full UK Driving Licence. The company Pilgrim\’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim\’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim\’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim\’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim\’s Food Masters and Pilgrim\’s Shared Services businesses. What we\’ll bring to the table Competitive Salary Competitive Holiday Entitlement Pension Contribution Family Friendly Policies Learning and Development Opportunities Life Assurance People matter Previous Next Our values Determination Simplicity Availability Humility Discipline Sincerity Ownership