Technical NPD Baker

• Conducting test bakes
• Supporting new crop presentations and assisting development technologists
• Working closely with sales teams to support existing and new customer relationships
• Driving innovation across raw materials, processes, and recipes (NPD)
• Leading and supporting NPD and customer development projects, including plant and factory trials
• Troubleshooting and product-related technical issues
• Developing new products and processes in response to customer and business briefs
• Building strong customer relationships through face-to-face meetings, technical presentations, and ongoing communication
• Preparing and baking product samples within a development bakery environment
• Supporting pre-production, first production runs, and post-launch reviews
• Maintaining awareness of comparative products across major retailers and brands
• Contributing to the continual improvement of the Concept NPD process
• Taking reasonable care for personal and others' health and safety
• Complying with all health, safety, and fire procedures both on company and customer premises

• Experienced in bakery or food product development
• Confident working directly with customers and presenting technical information
• Hands-on, organised, and comfortable managing multiple projects
• Passionate about innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
• Willing to travel across the UK and Ireland as required

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