Development Technologist

  • D R Newitt & Associates
  • Shepton Mallet, Somerset
  • Sep 23, 2026
Full time

Job Description

D R Newitt are working with a clise client and highly respected Food and Beverage Manufacturing business, who due to growth are currently seeking a Development Technologist.

On offer is a salary of up to 36,000 plus unique company benefits.

You will be joining a thriving business based on a state of the art site in Somerset.

Key duties:

  • Lead concept and recipe development activity for new and existing products.
  • Liaise directly with customers to understand briefs, expectations and sample requirements.
  • Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams including NPD, Technical, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain.
  • Create and maintain accurate new product files, initial project information and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure recipe development complies with customer codes of practice, raw material requirements and nutritional targets.
  • Support bench, pilot and main plant development activities, including hands-on sample preparation.
  • Manage kitchen equipment, ingredients and stock to support sample submissions.
  • Support customer complaint investigations where formulation may be a factor.
  • Provide clear information to support trials, launches, blend control, batch traceability and product quality.
  • Support health and safety policies, procedures and legal compliance within designated work areas.

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, please don't hesitate in applying.