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NPD Technologist

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360 Resourcing Solutions

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Location:
United Kingdom , Bala

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Salary:

30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for creating delicious, innovative products that make people smile? Join The Cake Crew, one of the UK’s leading cupcake manufacturers, and help us shape the future of sweet indulgence expanding our product rage into small cakes, sheet cakes and celebration cakes! The opportunity to work with large retailers in a role which involves lots of customer facing opportunities. Immediate start available.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop exciting new concepts from concept to launch in the categories of cupcakes, small cakes, sheet cakes and celebration cakes
  • Work closely with technical, and production teams to bring your creations to life
  • Ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, taste, and compliance
  • Stay ahead of trends and deliver innovation that delights customers
  • Be instrumental in the trial and launch process

Requirements:

  • Experience in food product development (bakery or confectionery preferred)
  • Creative flair with strong technical knowledge
  • Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • A team player who loves turning ideas into reality
  • Confident in a customer facing role
  • Great IT skills, especially Excell
What we offer:
  • Paid sick and compassionate leave
  • subsidised
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • A sweet career path with plenty of room to grow

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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