NPD Process Technologist

NPD Process Technologist

Location: Coventry

Salary: £30-35k

Ready to turn bold food ideas into supermarket-ready success stories? Join a fast-paced UK NPD team where creativity meets real-world production.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a hands-on NPD Process Technologist to help bring exciting new food concepts to life. Based in Coventry, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative products from kitchen bench to full-scale factory launch, working at pace, solving challenges, and making a tangible impact on business growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the process from idea to launch
  Translate concepts into scalable, factory-ready products - hitting cost, quality and waste targets every step of the way.
• Get stuck into trials & production
  Lead factory trials, capture critical data, and ensure everything runs smoothly, from ingredient ordering to detailed reporting within 72 hours.
• Create, test & innovate
  Develop product concepts in the kitchen, stay on top of food trends, and work closely with suppliers to bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Collaborate across the business
  Partner with teams across NPD, Packaging, Technical, Operations, Engineering and more, driving projects forward together.
• Deliver compliant, high-quality launches
  Own key documentation including cost cards, specs, QAS, and validation processes to ensure safe, robust product launches.
• Support customers & suppliers
  Present samples, manage submissions, and ensure nutritional and testing data is accurate and ready.

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Work on multiple projects at pace - no two days the same
• Take products all the way from blue-sky concept to supermarket shelf
• Be hands-on in both kitchen and factory environments
• Collaborate with UK & European teams and customers
• Influence innovation while thinking commercially and practically

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Food Science / Food Technology (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in food manufacturing or NPD (bakery a bonus!)
• A passion for food trends and innovation
• Strong organisational skills & attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and work at pace
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
• Comfortable in both kitchen and factory environments
• Flexible approach to hours when trials demand it

The Details

• Based in Coventry with occasional travel (customers, suppliers, site visits)
• Driving licence beneficial
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and real career development

If this looks of interest, click apply and I will be in touch with more details!