TieTalent
Development Technologist
Development Technologist at TieTalent, based in Leicester, East Midlands. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Leicester, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Research Scientist
Reference 639522314763643713
About the role
Overview
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About Us
We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UKs best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.
We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
What You'll Do
- Working on current innovation and strategy workstreams through liaison with the chefs, new product development team and the rest of the business
- Leading the new product development meetings and feasibilities, preparing handovers for relevant categories
- Ensuring that all products have been costed and deliver target margins and are approved internally prior to presentation to customer
- Supporting the process development team by making sure that projects follow the Gate process and match the concept signed off by the customer/business
- Understanding the customer in terms of their new product development strategies, procedures and structures
What You Will Need
- Degree or Equivalent in Food Science is desirable
- Work experience within a relevant field
- Project Management experience
- Good basic culinary knowledge and able to keep up to date with market trends
- Strong computer based skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: Reflective of your skills and experience and reviewed each year.
- Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
- Growth and Development: Opportunities for career progression across our whole business
- An Enhanced Pension: To enable you to save with our help towards your retirement
- Discounts where it counts: We offer discounts on everyday purchases, days out and holidays through our benefit platform. We also work closely with The Company shop where you can benefit as a member.
- Family Feel: A supportive and inclusive culture.
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Reference: 639522314763643713 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 13 Dec 2026 · Listed via TieTalent
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