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Senior Development Technologist

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Salary:

34000.00 - 38000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We're on the hunt for a Senior NPD Technologist to join a fast-moving, creative NPD team based in Leeds. This is your chance to take real ownership of exciting new product development, driving concepts from first idea through to launch across both retailer and own-brand ranges. You'll be right at the heart of the action, developing standout recipes, improving existing products.

Job Responsibility:

  • Take ownership of exciting new product development
  • Drive concepts from first idea through to launch across retailer and own-brand ranges
  • Develop standout recipes
  • Improve existing products
  • Get involved in kitchen trials and supplier innovation
  • Handle artwork sign-off, nutritional and shelf-life testing, customer samples and retailer briefs
  • Mentor a Junior NPD Technologist
  • Share know-how
  • Deputise for the NPD Manager when needed

Requirements:

  • Relevant experience in food innovation
  • Experience in a busy food manufacturing environment
  • Passion for food innovation
  • Love seeing ideas land on shelf
  • Thrive in collaboration
  • Enjoy turning trends and briefs into brilliant products
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Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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