Junior NPD Technologist in Hull

This dynamic opportunity is designed for a passionate and forward-thinking Food Development Technologist eager to take the lead in creating and launching innovative, market-relevant products. This is a days-based position (8am – 4:30pm) with an early finish Friday.

With a focus on expanding market share across diverse sectors, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in bringing new ideas to life—from concept through commercialization—while optimizing existing products for improved performance and profitability.

• Collaborates closely with the Senior Development Technologist to translate client briefs into innovative recipes, benchmark studies, and taste panel insights.
• Champions the development and rollout of new food products, aligning with strategic sales and marketing objectives.
• Evaluates project feasibility, contributing to accurate costings and commercially viable proposals.
• Leads formulation design, prototype creation, and on-site scale-ups to ensure seamless product introduction.
• Partners cross-functionally with sales, operations, and supply chain to deliver successful launches of new or enhanced products.
• Advises on process equipment and plant capabilities related to development initiatives.
• Conducts plant trials, shelf-life evaluations, and consumer testing to validate product performance.
• Maintains timely updates within Salesforce and other NPD systems to ensure data integrity and project tracking.
• Manages technical documentation, recipes, and specifications, ensuring alignment with company systems and standards.
• Builds and nurtures strong customer relationships, acting as a trusted partner and innovation leader.
• Collaborates with internal teams, attends cross-functional meetings, and supports broader organizational growth initiatives.
• Upholds health, safety, and environmental policies, while adhering to all HR, operational, and travel protocols.

This role is ideal for a proactive, results-driven professional with a creative mindset and technical acumen.

The ideal candidate is:

• Energetic and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• A confident communicator who can influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Resilient, detail-oriented, and organized—able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a high-performing team.
• Mobile and flexible, with the ability to travel within the UK and internationally as needed.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in food product development; prior exposure to bakery or snack sectors is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline—or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with proven experience using appropriate communication tools.
• Solid understanding of production processes, plant equipment, food safety, GMP, and HACCP standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).