Product Development Technologist

Join to apply for the Product Development Technologist role at Princes Limited Vacancy Name: Product Development Technologist Employment Type: Permanent Country: United Kingdom Location: Bradford Business Area: Commercial Workplace Type: Hybrid About Princes: The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France, and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. We strive to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business. Role Description Make, document, and send product samples to customers following internal PD procedures and customer codes of practice. Support the PD manager in preparing and presenting samples to internal and external customers. Ensure the smooth operation of PD areas, maintaining high GMP and hygienic standards. Dimensions Support PD for specific business areas (Category, Group of categories, Site). Launch approximately 100 PD products annually for Princes\’ portfolio. External contacts include customers and suppliers. Internal contacts include Sales, Brand Marketing, Technical, Procurement, Project Management, and Operations. Key Responsibilities Prepare kitchen samples according to PD procedures. Assess kitchen products in accordance with customer codes of practice. Organize and send samples for internal and external approval promptly. Maintain documentation and IT records of PD activities. Participate in meetings related to PD projects, feasibility, and challenges. Coordinate with Procurement to supply raw materials and ingredients. Assist in presentations and other PD activities as needed. Support production trials, especially for new product designs and concepts. Role Requirements Degree in Food Science or related field, or equivalent experience. Over 1 year of product development experience in a food/drink manufacturing environment. Passion for food and drink trends and consumer needs. Proven people management skills. Good interpersonal and presentation skills. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday Off 14.5% Pension contribution (5% employee / 9.5% employer) Hybrid & Flexible Working (4 days in-office, 1 day WFH) Buy additional holiday days Family-friendly and carers policies Critical Illness Cover Learning & Development opportunities Additional Information Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research, Analysis, and IT Industry: Food and Beverage Services Referrals can double your chances of interviewing at Princes Limited. Get notified about new Product Development Technologist jobs in Bradford, England, UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr