NPD Technician

Jonathan Lee Recruitment


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Wednesbury
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per year
Contract type: Full time

Are you a true foodie with a passion for innovation and creativity in the food industry? This is your chance to step into an exciting role as an NPD Technician, where your love for cooking, ingredients, and hands-on creation can truly shine. Join a forward-thinking company that prides itself on delivering exceptional products to the UK's most popular supermarkets and restaurants. With opportunities for career development, a supportive environment, and the chance to work on innovative projects, this is the perfect role for someone looking to make their mark in the food industry.

What You Will Do:

- Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised development area stocked with all necessary ingredients and consumables.

- Prepare high-quality samples for customer submissions, internal innovation sessions, and presentations.

- Support the team with tasting assessments, cooking validations, and preparation of nutritional samples.

- Source and manage ingredients, ensuring allergen control procedures are followed.

- Assist with customer and supplier presentations, including occasional travel to other sites.

- Collaborate across departments to support factory trials and ensure seamless product development processes.

What You Will Bring:

- Clear and confident communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Proven time management skills and the ability to adapt to varied tasks.

- A minimum of 2 years' experience in the food industry, ideally in kitchen-based or NPD roles.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with systems such as SharePoint.

- A full UK driving licence to support travel requirements for the role.

This role is pivotal to the company's mission of delivering high-quality, innovative food products to its customers. The NPD Technician will play a key part in ensuring the development of new products from concept to launch, contributing to the company's reputation for excellence and innovation in the food industry.

Location:

This role is based at the Wednesbury site, with occasional travel to the Dudley site and other locations as required.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic team that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation, apply today! Don't miss this opportunity to work in a role that combines your passion for food with professional growth.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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