E3 Recruitment
NPD Technologist
NPD Technologist at E3 Recruitment, based in Manchester, Greater Manchester. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
- Closing date
- Sector
- Research Scientist
Reference jobs/npd-technologist
About the role
Are you an NPD Technologist who enjoys creating innovative food products and seeing new concepts come to life? We have an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative NPD where you’ll be developing innovative products for some of the UK’s biggest retailers.
You’ll be joining an establlished, market leading business in a creative role offering plenty of opportunities for development and career progression.
About the Role:
This is a hands on NPD Technologist role where you’ll be working with customers and internal teams to develop exciting, commercially viable concepts. Reporting to the Development Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing new recipes and improving existing products in line with customer briefs, market trends and commercial objectives.
- Carrying out feasibility studies, kitchen trials and product evaluations and producing customer samples.
- Managing NPD projects through the early product development stages, ensuring costings and documentation are completed accurately.
- Working closely with Technical, Packaging, Procurement, and Process teams to ensure products are ready to be successfully scaled up.
- Mentoring and supporting a junior Technologist.
About You:
- Experience as an NPD Technologist in food manufacturing, ideally qualified to degree level in Food Science or similar.
- Worked with major UK retailers, with a good understanding of customer expectations and commercial requirements.
- Highly organised, able to manage and prioritise multiple projects in a busy food manufacturing environment.
- Passionate about food (knowledge of bakery would be ideal) with a strong knowledge of current market trends.
- Able to work well with colleagues and customers at all levels.
Why Apply?
- Chance to develop premium products and gain exposure to major customer accounts.
- Established, innovative business offering opportunities for development and progression.
- Business is going through a period of success and sustained growth.
Apply today to be considered for this NPD Technologist position or contact Ian Murphy (Senior Consultant) for further details!
Reference: jobs/npd-technologist · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via E3 Recruitment
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