We are working with one of the UK's leading food manufacturers, a business with a formidable reputation across the chilled and bakery categories, supplying some of the biggest names on the supermarket shelf. This is a company built on scale and ambition and it is now searching for an NPD Developer to join their division and help shape the next generation of products destined for the nation's dinner tables.
This is a genuinely exciting first step or a natural next move for someone with a passion for food and a hunger to build a career in New Product Development. You will be immersed in the full journey from concept to launch, working alongside the NPD Manager, tasting products with chefs, meeting suppliers and watching an idea evolve into something that lands in millions of shopping baskets.
Day to day you will support the wider NPD team throughout the development process, helping to prepare customer documentation such as market data forms and submission sheets. You will sit in on supplier visits and taste testing sessions, contribute to customer meetings and gradually build the confidence and experience to help deliver product presentations of your own.
The right candidate will bring a genuine enthusiasm for food and the wider industry along with a proactive, team spirited attitude and a real eagerness to learn. Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail will serve you well here, as will the ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment. A degree in Food Science, Nutrition or a related subject would be ideal, as would up to a year's experience in food manufacturing or NPD.
Benefits
- 33 days of annual leave
- a refer a friend scheme
- access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Grocery Aid support available 365 days a year
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.
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NPD Developer - Concept employer: Zest Recruitment
Join a dynamic and growing food importer and distributor that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a National Account Manager, you will benefit from comprehensive training, exposure to an exciting product range, and opportunities for international travel, all while enjoying a supportive team environment and a clear path for career progression. With 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays and a company car, this role offers not just a job, but a meaningful career in the thriving food industry.
