NPD Technologist

NPD TechnologistReports to: Head of NPD and CommercialLocation: Kent (driving licence required due to location)Salary: 33,000 - 35,000 Love developing products? Passionate about turning big ideas into brilliant launches? This could be the role you''ve been waiting for. We''re looking for an NPD Technologist to help create and launch exciting, high-quality products within the confectionery / sweet category. From early concept work through to full-scale factory production, you''ll play a hands-on role at the heart of innovation, bringing products to life in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The RoleAs an NPD Technologist, you''ll support and lead development projects across a variety of sweet formats. Working closely with Production, QA, Procurement and Commercial teams, you''ll ensure products meet technical, regulatory and commercial requirements while delivering quality and creativity in equal measure.This role is ideal for someone who is creative, technically capable, and enjoys being hands-on in both kitchen and factory environments. What You''ll Be DoingProduct Development and InnovationDevelop and support new confectionery products from concept to launchCreate recipes across a range of sweet formats, including filled, coated and inclusion-based productsRun kitchen and factory trials, analyse results and drive continuous improvementTechnical and Factory SupportOptimise existing products to improve quality, cost, shelf life and efficiencySupport scale-up, plant ..... full job details .....