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NPD Process & Development Technologist
£28,000 - £30,000
Nr Ashford, Kent
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 8935
The company
We are looking for a talented NPD Process Technologist to join a well-established progressive manufacturer. As a leading ambient product manufacturer, the business has seen substantial growth over the past decade, supplying major clients across the UK food retail, wholesale, and foodservice sectors.
About the NPD Process & Development Technologist job
As an NPD Process & Development Technologist, you will consistently ensure the effectiveness of factory processes aligns with business needs, consistently meeting, improving, and exceeding customer expectations.
Key tasks
Manage approved concepts to factory launch, coordinating trials, feasibility checks, and process documentation. Ensure product data (e.g. reheat, quality standards) is captured and systems are updated.
Support continuous improvement by trialling new materials, equipment, and processes. Contribute to product quality upgrades, HACCP systems, and maintain process documentation.
Help develop early-stage samples, check nutritional values, complete NPD paperwork, and assist co-pack projects. Apply functional ingredients and support development kitchen tasks.
Work closely with teams, customers, and management. Represent the company professionally, support strong communication, and uphold company ethics and standards.
About You
The successful candidate shall possess a minimum HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology.
Have at least 1 years’ experience within an NPD or Process role, this may have been gained via an industry placement.
Have strong numerical and analytical ability teamed with good planning and coordinating skills.
More details
The NPD Process & Development Technologist job (ref:8881) is paying £28,000 - £30,000 according to your experience.
The site is near Ashford and is commutable from Maidstone, Headcorn, Sittingbourne, Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood and surrounding towns.
The working hours are Monday to Friday, standard office hours.
Alternate job titles
Process Technologist | Development Technologist | Development Process Technologist | Process NPD Technologist | Process NPD Jobs | Food Manufacturing Development Jobs
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