At a Glance
- Tasks: Create innovative confectionery products from concept to launch, collaborating with various teams.
- Company: Join a premium confectionery manufacturer known for quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team focused on high-quality product development.
- Why this job: Bring your creative ideas to life in a dynamic and exciting industry.
- Qualifications: Degree in Food Science or related field, plus NPD experience in confectionery.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about creating innovative confectionery products and seeing your ideas come to life on the shelf? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NPD Technologist to join a growing premium confectionery manufacturer renowned for combining traditional craftsmanship with innovation to create high-quality products for retail, gifting and specialist markets.
Reporting to the Head of NPD, you will play a key role in developing new products from concept through to commercial launch. Working closely with production, technical and commercial teams, you will be involved in recipe development, product trials, factory scale-up and launch activities, ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, performance and compliance.
This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on confectionery products, requiring experience in formulation, processing and scaling products from pilot trials to full production. You will also support product optimisation, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and maintain accurate technical documentation throughout the development process.
To be successful, you will hold a degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline and have previous NPD experience within the confectionery sector, happy to present to customers alongside a strong understanding of ingredients, processing and food safety standards.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and collaborative business.
NPD Technologist in Kent employer: Zest
Join a dynamic and innovative premium confectionery manufacturer that values creativity and craftsmanship, offering a collaborative work culture where your ideas can flourish. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you stay at the forefront of industry trends. Located in a vibrant area, this role not only allows you to contribute to exciting product launches but also provides a supportive environment that celebrates teamwork and excellence.
