Senior Development Technologist

Senior Development Technologist / NPD manager
Tintern, Chepstow
Salary £45-50K DOE
Innovative food /drink development company
 
My client, a successful food & beverage development company, is looking to recruit a Senior Development Technologist / NPD manager for their site based in Tintern near Chepstow.   Working with innovative and emerging Brands to deliver award winning products, the successful Food Technologist will enjoy being part of a small friendly team. The successful person will have passion and enthusiasm and want to be involved in making a difference, learning new skills and making innovation happen.  This role is located in beautiful surroundings and will suit a person looking for a company they can grow with.
 
Development Technologist key skills:
·Food Development experience in a food or drinks environment, ideally in a senior role.
·Customer focused
·Proactive self-starter with a genuine interest in food and beverages
·Literate and numerate, confident in MS Office & Social Media.
 
·Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a Food technology or Food science-based subject.
 
·Methodical and organised, someone who can manage their projects, stick to deadlines, and follow procedure.
 
·Curious and enthusiastic about food & drink, keeping up to date on trends in new ingredients, processing and products.
 
·A positive people person comfortable making new contacts and maintaining relationships.
 
·A team player who can influence without relying on job titles.
 
·A problem solver, willing to make the improvements you identify, as if it were your own business
 
This role is commutable form Chepstow, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Newport, Monmouthshire and may suit a person that has previously worked as a technologist, concept technologist, development technologist, NPD manager, Senior NPD, New Product Development