NPD Kitchen Assistant
Overview:
NPD Kitchen Assistant
Humdinger, Heckington NG34 9JH
Position Type: Full time, PermanentHours: 37.5
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 -16:30 (Flexible)
Breaks: 30 minutes
We are looking for a dedicated individual to support the NPD (New Product Development) Team in the day-to-day tasks of making, presenting, and launching new products in the nut manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will work closely with the team to ensure the creation of high-quality, innovative nut-based products, from concept to market.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and package samples in the kitchen under the guidance of NPD Managers.
- Maintain a fully stocked NPD kitchen to support the team, ensuring all products meet quality, safety, and legal standards.
- Organise and conduct daily, weekly, and monthly gas testing, organoleptic assessments, and incubator tests, ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed.
- Assist in coordinating and facilitating customer visits.
- Support NPD Managers in factory product launches and trials.
- Perform general office duties, including filing, minute-taking, handling telephone messages, creating labels, and using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other NPD-related software.
- Arrange courier collections online.
- Utilise the ‘QAD’ system for stock and internal planning (training provided).
- Maintain accurate records of sample submissions.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Computer Skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Team work
- Adaptable to changing requirement
- Organised
Desirable:
- Food Safety Level 2
Rewards Benefits:
- Pension (4% Employer Contributions)
- Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.
- Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Shiropdy, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.
- Generous annual leave
- Holiday Purchase Scheme up to one extra week per year
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Engagement in Charity and Team Events
- Receive an extra day of paid leave for charity or community service.
- Access exclusive discounts through our staff/online shops.
- Employee Values Awards
- Referral Bonus Vouchers
- Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)
- Access to London Hub Space in Camden: Benefit from a dedicated London Hub space.
- Join our ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy, prioritizing the well-being of our people, communities, and the planet.
- Grocery Aid Charity Support
About Us:
At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation.You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!
Situated in Heckington (Sleaford), Sherburn in Elmet and Bromborough, we are an integral part of the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, collaborating with other esteemed food manufacturers nationwide. Join us on a flavourful journey where innovation, quality, and a passion for snacking come together.Our talented teams have created a growing portfolio of our own famous brands including NOMO, Sun Valley Nuts, Kinnerton Kids, The Fruit Factory, Yum & Yay, Humzingers, as well as collaborations with Bailey's, Guinness and Budweiser!
Application & Interview Process:
Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our Recruitment or HR team will contact you by phone or email (please check your junk mail). From there, if you advance, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review.If selected, you will be invited to an onsite interview, which may be one or two stages and could include a factory tour and Numeracy and Literacy test.
Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws.We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.