Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Hybrid working availableDo you thrive on bringing new food products to life?Ready to turn cutting-edge ideas into supermarket-ready products?Our Client is a leader in the innovative ready-to-eat category and is seeking a driven and detail-oriented NPD Technologist to join their passionate team.What You''ll DoAs the crucial link between development kitchen and production floor, you''ll lead the transition from concept to launch, ensuring products meet top-tier quality, shelf-life and commercial targets. Your work will directly support the delivery of customer-ready, innovative solutions in fresh food.Key Responsibilities:Lead product factory trials and ensure smooth industrialisationConduct RandD projects and raw material assessmentsCollaborate across Packaging, Technical, Production, and moreSupport equipment trials and recipe optimisationLiaise with high-profile customers and attend NPD meetingsDrive continuous improvement in production processesWhat We''re Looking ForExperience taking products from trial to factory launchStrong knowledge of food safety, shelf-life and quality standardsDegree/HND in Food Tech/Science (desirable)HACCP Level 2 (essential) and Level 3 Food Safety (desirable)Confident communicator with FMCG technical backgroundWhat they OfferMedicash - claim back on dental, optical and wellbeing treatmentsWagestream - access earned pay instantlyLandD support and management developmentStaff events and bonus schemeFree on-site parki