My client based in Consett is looking for an NPD Technologist to join their team on a permanent basis.

The company has held a strong place within the market since they opened their doors, using food innovation to create new products for UK and international businesses.

The ideal candidate will have a background in food science, nutrition, or food technology.

Duties will include:

  • Project management of NPD briefs from concept to launch
  • Planning, managing, and reporting NPD trials
  • Customer contact and care during development
  • Overseeing preproduction and production launches
  • Coordinating samples for customers
  • Completing initial product costings
  • Customer presentations
  • Meeting with suppliers
  • Competitor and market reviews

Key skills:

  • Highly organised with good prioritisation skills
  • Self-motivated and able to self-organise
  • Work alongside Technical and NPD/QA support
  • Passionate and motivated about food and trends plus keen to learn and progress
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Good level of computer literacy- Microsoft Excel/Word and Internet

Salary: £30k-£32k, plus £2k annual bonus (salary dependant on experience).

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm

Role: Immediate start for the right candidate

CPMiddlesbrough

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