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Technologist Degree Apprenticeship Location: Lathom, Lancashire Qualifications: A-Level or equivalent Salary: Starting at £23,000 per annum Fully funded, leading to a Level 6 Materials Science degree from University of Derby WHO ARE WE? The NSG Group is a global leader in glass manufacturing in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Creative Technology. Our mission is to change our surroundings and improve our world. We work towards our Vision which is based on the strong belief in our long-held values: sincere and ethical culture, commitment to safety and technology and respect for people. THE ROLE The Functional Technology Team, within the Research and Development function is responsible for the development and testing of glazing products for the global architectural and automotive strategic business units. You'll support technical work within existing development projects and manufacturing support activities whilst working towards a Degree Apprenticeship at The University of Derby. As a Degree Apprentice your responsibilities will include: Conducting laboratory-based material testing Measurement of material characteristics. Glass fractography for cause of failure assessment. Experimental stress analysis (including strain-gauging and photoelasticity). Optical microscopy via both stereo and polarising microscopes. Statistical analysis and reporting of results Production of Weibull modulus distributions. Application of process capability analysis and confidence interval plots. Testing and characterisation of glazing products Thermal processing, printing or laminating techniques. Temperature, UV and humidity exposure. Spectroscopic assessment techniques. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? You and your Skills Have A Level (or equivalent) qualifications in Maths, Physics or Engineering. Have 5 GCSE passes including Maths, English and Science. Can learn quickly and act independently, taking personal responsibility to deliver results. Are a self-starter who can work under pressure on their own initiative and able to prioritise workloads to achieve deadlines. Are a careful, thorough individual who pays close attention to detail and possesses good oral and written communication skills. Benefits Fully funded Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship. Competitive salary and benefits. 25 days holiday (plus declared bank holidays). Defined contribution pension. Onsite restaurant facilities. Onsite free car parking. We give everyone an equal opportunity to contribute to their full potential and harness the richness of ideas. If you believe you can take on the challenge, we very much want to hear from you. Closing date - 25th July 2025

SENIOR NPD TECHNOLOGIST - FOOD As this leading branded and own label food manufacturer continues its successful journey of growth driven by innovation, it has an opening for a Senior NPD Technologist to join their successful and growing team, offering the opportunity to gain further hands-on experience in the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB To provide a site-based product development resource, supporting the development department with NPD, EPD, Value engineering projects as well as other business or customer related projects. Involved in all aspects of bringing a new product to market - from the initial concept right through to product launch. Exposure to different product categories such as home baking kits, noodle, rice, and pasta snack pots. Opportunity for further development and training. Work as part of a cross functional team and will liaise with Technical, Procurement, Marketing, Account and Commercial managers & Production departments. Hands on experience across various retail own label customers and includes branded product development as well as exposure to the American/Australian markets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Taking an active development role for account briefs with senior technologist support. Including ideation, recipe development, benchmarking, coordinating taste panels and product submissions along with supporting paperwork. Assisting across full development process from concept through to launch recipe make up, tasting and testing to customer requirements. Recipe development and reformulation to achieve a product that meets customer expectations and that is financially and technically feasible, supported by Senior NPD Technologists. Understand and review retailer and brand COP Completing account specific documentation and project work (Sample Submission Forms, NPDTT s, QAS s) Communication with internal departments and external customer/supplier contacts where required. Operating internal systems and processes for costings and nutrition with accuracy. Researching and observing trends and ideas to bring into concept development. Undertaking relevant project tasks when required. HFSS scoring/input and calculation. Conducting shelf-life panels and updating relevant paperwork. Carry out end of life micro testing to ensure the product is safe at end of life and understand shelf-life parameters. Nutritional testing of new products to ensure that the nutritional composition of a new product meets the requirements of the retailers nutritional policies and/or fulfils nutritional claims. Cooking instruction development for all new products to ensure that a food to safe to consume and of a high quality for consumers when cooked. Collect raw materials from the factory when needed and ensure sample deliveries are located. Visiting retailers and shopping to support sample preparations or customer meeting refreshments as required by the business. Managing sample requests for various retailers and brands. Preparing and dispatching accordingly and to customer timescales. Respond to retailer requests for samples for testing, Brandbank, photography, exhibitions, awards etc. Assisting and supporting in the smooth running of internal meetings and Brand & OL presentations where products are being shown. Requirement to assist Senior development technologist at external customer meetings where required. Organise and attend factory trials and ensure output of the trial is documented and communicated to the business. Ensure brand integrity is maintained at all times according to business policies and procedures. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Experience (minimum 2 years) working in a busy NPD/Development/Innovation department in the food industry. A passion for food and innovation. A team player with strong communication and organisational skills The ability to manage several projects at once and working with various teams. Eagerness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment. Some experience or education in food science, nutrition, or a related field is a plus but not essential. Experience in thermal processing would be hugely advantageous. Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship.

NPD Manager Location: Nottingham Job Type: Full-time 40,000 An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Product Development Technologist to join a rapidly growing food manufacturing business focused on delivering high-quality, nutritious, and innovative food products to consumers across the UK. With a strong customer base and ambitions for international expansion, this role offers a chance to play a key part in shaping the future of the brand's product range. Role Overview This position is responsible for driving both New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD), delivering commercially viable and technically sound products. The role combines hands-on development work with strategic project leadership, managing the full product development lifecycle - from concept and trials through to launch and post-launch evaluation. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional projects, acting as the technical point of contact for internal departments and external suppliers, and will play a central role in maintaining the brand's reputation for quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends and innovation opportunities within the food sector Lead the end-to-end development of new products, collaborating with teams across Production, Procurement, Marketing, Compliance, and external partners Develop and refine recipes to meet nutritional, commercial, and operational requirements Organise and execute sensory evaluations, shelf-life testing, and technical assessments Maintain accurate and up-to-date product specifications and technical documentation Plan and manage factory trials, overseeing scale-up and implementation Identify and evaluate new ingredients, suppliers, and processing technologies Provide technical leadership to troubleshoot issues and drive improvements across the existing product range Ensure all projects meet food safety, regulatory, and compliance standards Candidate Requirements 3-5+ years of experience in food product development, ideally with exposure to added value meats, thermal processing, or similar sectors Strong understanding of technical requirements for food manufacturing and product compliance Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet critical deadlines Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across departments including Operations, Procurement, and Marketing Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset and excellent problem-solving ability Resilient, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced, growing business environment This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-growth, purpose-driven business at the forefront of food innovation. Ideal for individuals with a passion for product development and a drive to deliver excellence across every stage of the production process.

Job Title: NPD Assistant Job Purpose: Ensure the smooth running of NPD areas. Make / document and send product samples in accordance with NPD procedures. Dimensions: The department launches c300 new products each year taking briefs from all the major food retailers. Department of a NPD Controller, NPD Managers and Development Technologists of varying experience. External contact with customers and suppliers; internal contact with Marketing, Production and Buying. Principal Accountabilities: * To make kitchen samples in accordance with the NPD procedure. * Ensure kitchen products are made / assessed in accordance with customer codes of practice. * Ensure the kitchen and wet room areas are maintained in a clean and tidy manner in accordance with procedures. * Assist in other NPD activities where required Qualifications, Background and Experience: * Qualification in Food Science or related discipline or equivalent relevant experience and experience of managing food development projects. * Experience of ambient stable product development from concept to manufacture. * Good understanding of the thermal processing of long shelf life grocery products. * Good interpersonal skills and skilled in making presentations. * Computer literate with competency in Excel , Word and PowerPoint