NPD Technologist

Job Title: NPD Technologist
Location: Llanfor
Hours: Full-Time | Permanent

Are you passionate about taking a product from kitchen concept to supermarket shelf? Do you love the idea of working with sweet treats and seeing your work come to life in delicious form? We’re looking for a hands-on NPD Technologist to join our fast-paced and friendly food manufacturing team.

• Support the development of new products from initial trials through to launch.

• Plan and run factory trials – making sure everything from ingredients to packaging is spot-on.

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Planning, and Technical teams to get products ready for full-scale production.

• Capture detailed data during trials (think machine settings, bake times, decoration placement, etc).

• Collect samples for shelf-life, nutrition testing, and customer approvals.

• Keep things tidy by ensuring new ingredients and tools are stored properly post-trial.

• Help with paperwork, sample bookings, courier requests, and general NPD admin to keep projects moving smoothly.

• Be part of internal and customer meetings to share progress and updates.

• Support first production runs and help ensure we hit all the right quality standards.

• Experience in a similar NPD or Process Technologist role within food manufacturing – bakery experience is a big plus!

• Good understanding of ingredients and how they behave in real-life production.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills – you'll work with lots of different departments.

• Organised and detail-focused – you’ll need to keep track of trial data and project timelines.

• Flexible and hands-on – someone who’s happy to roll their sleeves up and get involved on the factory floor.

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• HACCP and Food Hygiene qualifications (Level 3 preferred).

• Be part of a supportive, close-knit NPD team with a genuine passion for what they do.

• See your ideas and work hit the shelves and make customers smile.

• No two days are the same – you’ll be involved in all sorts of exciting projects and sweet creations.

• A place where creativity meets production, and where your contribution really matters.

Ready to bring new ideas to life and play a key role in creating exciting, high-quality baked goods?
Apply now!!

To Contact Directly:
Zoe Murray
Senior Executive Consultant
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