NPD Technologist

NPD Technologist

Location: Bristol
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

About the Company

Our client is an innovative and forward-thinking manufacturer supplying high-quality products to the FMCG sector, including the food and drink industries.

As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a passionate and creative NPD Technologist to join their team on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Sales and Marketing teams by developing product application solutions and samples in line with company briefs and timelines.
• Engage directly with customers, promoting innovation days and attending on-site visits to showcase new concepts.
• Drive continuous improvement within the technical applications function.
• Assist with the implementation of product safety, quality, and legality standards.
• Collaborate with Sales teams and customers to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Enter formulations and application data accurately into company systems as part of the NPD process.
• Ensure full compliance with legislation on additives and flavourings, maintaining legal and safe products.
• Oversee the preparation and dispatch of customer samples, ensuring suitability and high quality.
• Maintain exceptional customer satisfaction, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
• Contribute to the achievement of departmental KPIs.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in product development (preferably in food or drink), including recipe formulation and product stability testing (shelf life, texture, flavour).
• Demonstrable passion for the food industry, whether through professional or personal projects.
• Strong understanding of market trends and product positioning.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to manage projects from concept to delivery independently.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £35,000 DOE
• 11% Pension Contribution
• 28 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays) plus 3 extra days during the Christmas shutdown
• Private Health Insurance
• Death in Service benefit
• Supportive, people-focused company culture with excellent long-term career prospects

Location

This role is commutable from Bristol, Bath, Keynsham, Clutton, Pensford, and surrounding areas.

Keywords

NPD Technologist | Development Technologist | New Product Technologist | R&D Technologist | Applications Technologist