Junior NPD Technologist

Location

Craigavon, Co. Armagh | United Kingdom

Job description

Junior NPD Technologist – Co Armagh – Excellent Progression opportunities 

We are working with one of NI’s leading food producers to recruit for their new NPD Technologist – this position offers excellent career progression and development opportunities. 

Joining their Innovation & Development team you will be work wit the Senior Development manager and work across all areas of product development, including; 

• Re-formulation of existing products in line with customer requirements
• Monitor marketplace trends and compile reports accordingly
• Transition of NPD samples from test kitchen to factory pre-production to factory launch
• Preparation of products and samples for internal and external presentations 
• Assisting in pack copy information (Completing Cooking Instructions, Shelf-Life Samples etc.)
• Creation and validation of cooking instructions
• Conduct regular benchmarking taste panels to compare products across the marketplace. 
• Work alongside the Technical department in the creation of internal and external product specifications
• Attend and participate in factory trials

What we are looking for…

• Ideally educated in a food related discipline with some experience within the industry or NPD 
• Food safety & hygiene training 
• Confident IT and communication skills 
• The ability to work well under pressure 
• Driving license 

Blackfox Solutions have been working in recruitment since 2010. We have the largest, most established clients and candidates across Northern Ireland and the UK. Our team of dedicated professional Recruitment Consultants work every day alongside companies specialising in specific industries within the private business sectors across Northern Ireland, enabling us to continually provide the most comprehensive list of live jobs currently available throughout the Province.

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Salary

£25k - £28k per annum