NPD Technologist

Location: Nottingham

Role Type: Permanent, Full time

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated NPD Technologist to join our dynamic team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to progress within the NPD department. The team is responsible for drawing inspiration from social media platforms or various recipes to develop new pizza toppings. They create mock-ups for customers to try and work on customer briefings and requested ideas.

Key Responsibilities

Planning, organising, and controlling resources such as time, ingredients, and packaging to deliver concept samples to an agreed quality and timescale
Booking and raising purchase orders for couriers and managing associated trackers
Maintaining hygiene standards in both NPD kitchens, collecting ingredients, making samples, and panelling samples with the team. Supporting customer sample demands across both toppings and bakery sites
Developing new products and recording all required information to generate accurate costings
Working closely with raw materials and packaging suppliers to source new materials

About You

If you are already an NPD technologist or someone is keen to get into the industry and is a true 'foodie', Full training will be provided on the role.

Key Skills

Degree or equivalent in science/food science-related qualification
A creative individual with a real passion for food
Strong understanding of the marketplace - products, consumers, and competitors
Strong interpersonal skills
Good communication skills and attention to detail
Innovative thinking

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme
Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails
Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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