Graduate NPD Technologist

Graduate NPD Technologist – Food Manufacturing

£27,000 - £27,500

South Manchester

Do you come from a Food or Nutritional Science Degree and want to progress a career as a NPD specialist with one of the UK’s fastest growing Food Manufacturers in their category, in a role where full training can be provided?

This historic, family-run business prides itself on their positive working environment and commitment to professional development. They supply sauces, spreads and condiments to almost all major UK retailers and have ambitious growth plans for the coming years.

They are looking to add to their NPD team with someone from a relevant Food/Nutritional Science or Food Design Degree, training them in things such as factory trials, specifications, development tracking, shelf-life analysis, raw material management and sensory evaluation.

This is the perfect opportunity for a real foodie – someone who wants to be proud of the work that they do in an rewarding role that’ll allow them to easily spot the products that they have helped to develop in all major supermarkets across the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting product development from concept through to launch, ensuring feasibility, cost efficiency, and alignment to briefs.
• Creating, testing, and refining product samples, capturing data, conducting analysis, and supporting continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborating cross-functionally (technical, operations, commercial, supply chain) to deliver successful product launches.
• Managing trials, documentation, and compliance requirements, ensuring accuracy in specifications, quality, and safety standards.
• Tracking project progress, communicating updates to stakeholders, and managing timelines while identifying opportunities for innovation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Coming from a relevant Food or Nutritional Sciences Degree
• Any previous experience in a Food Manufacturing environment is highly advantageous
• A passion for self-development and eager to continuously learn on the job
• Confident and excellent communication skills, comfortable working with various teams and communicating with stakeholders at all levels both inside & outside of the business
• Full right-to-work in the UK

Apply as soon as possible, this role will be in high demand and may close before the end date.