https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-technologist-morepeople--1c0e6e2e-453e-4dee-bd94-0940bcee61d3 RSS feed for NPD Technologist at MorePeople. en-gb Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:22:10 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-technologist-morepeople--1c0e6e2e-453e-4dee-bd94-0940bcee61d3 https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-technologist-morepeople--1c0e6e2e-453e-4dee-bd94-0940bcee61d3 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:54:05 GMT Location: Burton-on-trent | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | We''re recruiting an NPD Technologist to join the product development team of a leading food manufacturer.This is a hands-on role managing new and modified chilled / short shelf-life products from concept through to factory launch, working closely with NPD, Technical, Commercial, Marketing and Production teams.Key ResponsibilitiesManage NPD and EPD projects against agreed timelinesDevelop chilled and short shelf-life food productsCoordinate and attend factory trials, product sampling and shelf-life testingSupport industrial validations, costings and product documentationManage project critical paths and communicate progress to stakeholdersResearch food trends and identify new product opportunitiesCoordinate pre-launch, launch and post-launch activitiesSupport successful product handover into manufacturing You''ll ideally have:Practical experience of factory trials, sampling and shelf-life analysisStrong project and time management skillsExcellent communication and organisational skillsThe ability to manage multiple projects and work independentlyA proactive, hands-on approach to product developmentDegree or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline would b... Permanent