Development Technologist

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Development Technologist

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Samworth Brothers .

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers, with brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson and Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker and Son. We employ over 10,000 people in modern food manufacturing sites across the country.

What You''ll Do

Work on current innovation and strategy workstreams through liaison with the chefs, new product development team and the rest of the business.

Lead new product development meetings and feasibilities, preparing handovers for relevant categories.

Ensure all products are costed, deliver target margins, and are internally approved prior to presentation to customers.

Support the process development team by ensuring projects follow the Gate process and align with the concept signed off by the customer/business.

Understand the customer’s new product development strategies, procedures and structures.

What You Will Need

Degree or equivalent in Food Science is desirable.

Work experience within a relevant field.

Project management experience.

Good basic culinary knowledge and ability to keep up to date with market trends.

Strong computer-based skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems.

What We Offer

Competitive salary reflective of skills and experience, reviewed each year.

Health and wellbeing benefits and wellness programs.

Growth and development opportunities across our business.

Enhanced pension contributions.

Discounts on everyday purchases and access to our benefit platform (including collaboration with The Company Shop).

A supportive and inclusive family culture.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. We will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.

Seniority levelEntry level

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionResearch, Analyst, and Information Technology

IndustriesFood and Beverage Services

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