Details:
- Salary: £28,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Wigan Greater Manchester
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
The Role
NPD Technologist £28000 - £3000
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an NPD Technologist to join a well-established and highly respected food manufacturing business within the FMCG sector.
This organisation is known for its collaborative and supportive culture, with many long-standing employees across the business. You will be part of a small team and hours are Monday to Thursday 8am - 4.30pm and Friday 7.30am - 3pm.
The NPD Technologist Role
This would suit someone with a passion for food innovation and product development who is looking to grow their career within NPD. There is genuine opportunity for progression and professional development within the team and wider business.
Key areas of the role include:
* Working closely within a small team on new product development projects from concept through to launch
* Keeping up with trends to bring fresh new product and flavour ideas to the table
* Assisting with product trials and factory launches
* Following HACCP guidelines and ensuring all documentation and records are kept up to date and accurate
* Working cross-functionally with technical, production and commercial teams
* Helping to ensure products meet quality, safety and customer standards
* Ensuring an excellent relationship with customers and suppliers
About You
* A food science degree or similar type of qualification. Alternatively, solid background in working within NPD roles.
* Ideally, experience within NPD or alternatively, process experience.
* Strong understanding of food safety procedures and protocols
* Excellent industry knowledge
* Creative, with excellent attention to detail
* Team player
NPD Role Benefits
Holiday - 21 days plus bank holidays, Pension, Wellbeing and Engagement Programmes, Mental Health First Aiders, Gym Membership, Flu Vouchers, Parking Onsite, EAP for family including couselling, NHS Healthcare Checks, Invest in training and development.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a people-focused organisation with strong values, a collaborative culture and long-term career potential. Please send your CV today to be considered for the NPD role