Our client based in Wellingborough require an NPD Technologist to join their busy team to assist in the development of new products to the market.

General Responsibilities:Complete assigned projects & tasks efficiently & within allocated timescales.Highlight risks & assistance requirements & propose solutions.Compliance with and promotion of all employment, health and safety, data protection, food safety / quality and customer / industry standards.Operate as an effective member of the team, offering support and constructive critique as appropriate, sharing knowledge & assisting in the development of departmental systems.Operate with a strong customer service ethos in order to exceed internal and external customer expectations.Agreeing, reviewing and reporting regularly against key task areas.Assist with holiday / sickness cover where necessary and provide support during busy periods when business critical.Ad hoc tasks and projects identified by the New Product Development Manager as aligned with evolving business priorities.Assist with Online presence and content generation.Test and develop recipes for inclusion of pulse flours/kibbles.Create a database to include current information on competitor products including key attributes - Pricing, Specification, Attributes & claims, Packaging, Volume, Sectors (e.g., bakery, meat-free etc).Sourcing raw materials from existing and new suppliers (samples, price, MOQ, lead time, agree specifications etc)All records to be kept up to date, accurate & stored within the secure department file structure in an audit ready format.Person Specification:Educated to Degree level in Food science or related subject.Exhibit effective presentation & report-writing skills, the ability to draft accurate complex correspondence to project stakeholders from within & outside of the business.Ability to work independently & as part of the wider team, sharing knowledge & adapting to an ever-evolving role.Ability to use initiative & be pro-active whilst developing the product range.The ability to converse with a diverse range of people at all levels both verbally & written.Provide a good standard of service to project stakeholders, whether internal or external. Ensuring accurate information is available to meet established timescales.Demonstrate a positive attitude in all aspects of the role.Have an enthusiastic approach to change as the role, products & business evolves.Exhibit effective time management & organisational skills.IT literate - Microsoft office suite.Maintain trust and confidentiality.Full UK driving license.