Job Description
Senior Development Technologist / NPD manager
Tintern, Chepstow
Salary £45-50K DOE
Innovative food /drink development company
My client, a successful food & beverage development company, is looking to recruit a Senior Development Technologist / NPD manager for their site based in Tintern near Chepstow. Working with innovative and emerging Brands to deliver award winning products, the successful Food Technologist will enjoy being part of a small friendly team. The successful person will have passion and enthusiasm and want to be involved in making a difference, learning new skills and making innovation happen. This role is located in beautiful surroundings and will suit a person looking for a company they can grow with.
Development Technologist key skills:
Food Development experience in a food or drinks environment, ideally in a senior role.
Customer focused
Proactive self-starter with a genuine interest in food and beverages
Literate and numerate, confident in MS Office & Social Media.
Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a Food technology or Food science-based subject.
Methodical and organised, someone who can manage their projects, stick to deadlines, and follow procedure.
Curious and enthusiastic about food & drink, keeping up to date on trends in new ingredients, processing and products.
A positive people person comfortable making new contacts and maintaining relationships.
A team player who can influence without relying on job titles.
A problem solver, willing to make the improvements you identify, as if it were your own business
This role is commutable form Chepstow, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Newport, Monmouthshire and may suit a person that has previously worked as a technologist, concept technologist, development technologist, NPD manager, Senior NPD, New Product Development
