E3 Recruitment
NPD Technologist
NPD Technologist at E3 Recruitment, based in Preston, Lancashire. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Preston, Lancashire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Research Scientist
Reference jobs/npd-technologist-2
About the role
Are you a Food Science graduate looking to begin a career in NPD or an existing NPD Technologist seeking a new challenge with a leading, branded food manufacturer?
We’re looking for an NPD Technologist to join a successful innovation team responsible for developing and launching a range of branded products. You’ll have the opportunity to gain experience of the full development process, working on NPD projects from concept through to launch.
Based at a well invested food manufacturing site, this NPD Technologist role is commutable from Preston, Blackburn, Greater Manchester, and surrounding areas.
Benefits available with the role include:
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Health cover
- Life assurance
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Hybrid working
- Flexible start/finish times
Please note, this is a 12 month fixed-term contract.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Senior NPD Technologist, you’ll be part of a team delivering innovation and product improvement projects. Some of the things you’ll be doing will include:
- Working collaboratively with commercial, marketing, operations, and technical teams to take products from initial brief through to factory trials and production.
- Ensuring products are launched on time, within budget, and in line with business and customer expectations.
- Maintaining product specifications, nutritional information, and project documentation.
- Organising taste panels, sensory evaluations, and benchmarking activities to support development decisions.
- Attending food fairs, exhibitions, and undertaking competitor analysis to identify trends and contribute to the innovation pipeline.
About You:
Degree qualified in Food Science, Food Technologist, or a related discipline.
- Previous NPD experience, gained through industry placements, internships, or a commercial food manufacturing environment.
- Good understanding of food manufacturing processes and product development principles.
- Able to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams with colleagues at all levels.
- Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
Next Steps:
To find out more about this NPD Technologist opportunity, apply today or contact Ian Murphy (Senior Consultant) for further details.
Reference: jobs/npd-technologist-2 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 2 Dec 2026 · Listed via E3 Recruitment
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