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NPD Process Technologist
Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Salary: GBP40,000 - GBP45,000
Benefits:
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Life assurance cover worth 2x annual salary
- Complimentary hot and cold beverages on site
- Subsidised food options available through on-site vending
- Competitive company pension scheme
- Paid volunteering days to support causes that matter to you
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme, including access to virtual GP services
- Exclusive employee discounts with a wide range of leading retailers
- Free on-site parking
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced NPD Process Technologist to support the development and launch of innovative food products within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with Technical, Operations, Quality, and commercial teams, you will be responsible for translating product concepts into efficient, scalable factory processes while ensuring quality, food safety, and customer requirements are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead product and process trials from concept through to launch.
- Manage factory trials, first productions, and process validation activities.
- Create and maintain accurate trial documentation, blend sheets, specifications, and quality records.
- Liaise with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Coordinate pre-trial meetings, sensory evaluations, shelf-life assessments, and launch reviews.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, allergen controls, and site procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
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About You
- Food Science, Food Technology, or related qualification.
- Minimum 3 years experience in food manufacturing, NPD, or process development.
- Strong project management, planning, and organisational skills.
- HACCP Level 2/3 qualified (or equivalent knowledge).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about food innovation.
What You'll Bring
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and product development.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Analytical problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Commercial awareness and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent and contract roles within Engineering and Manufacturing, IT and Digital, Science and Technology, and Service and Sales sectors.
Please note, as we receive a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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