New Product Development Technologist

Barking

£27,000 – £31,000 (Pending experience)

Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm (40 hours per week)

We have an immediate requirement for a NPD Technologist, who’s role will be to research, develop and test new products alongside improving existing products, to meet customer needs and market trends.

You will also be involved in leading the development process, ensuring our products meet quality and safety standards. Additionally, assisting the NPD and Sales teams in all aspects of food development and successful launch processes.

Accountabilities:

• Research and Identify consumer trends, market opportunities, and competitor products.
• Co-ordinate and Support food development sampling, preparation, and submission for new and existing customers.
• Sourcing and ordering new ingredients and packaging in accordance with Technical and procurement protocols.
• Provide Technical expertise and support for scale up and commercialisation of new products.
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing products through ingredient optimisation, cost reduction and process effectiveness.
• Assist with production trials, ensuring a suitable match to kitchen/development samples.
• Develop and maintain product specifications with diligent completion of customer new food submission documents and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage product timelines and resources, to deliver new and existing products according to schedule and within budget.

To be successful in your application, you will need to be:

• Possess Food Safety qualifications including HACCP.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing/ Catering NPD processes and procedures.
• Accurate attention to detail & outstanding organisational skills.
• Computer literate – good MS Office skills, including Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Car owner/driver (must be willing to travel between 2 sites – Wimbledon & Barking).

Benefits:

• Annual pay reviews.
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Retail Discount membership.
• Health Care Cash Plan membership.
• Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Further company tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment.

Davin Foods is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.