Product Development Technologist

Purpose: To support the development teams with product development activities and fostering positive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. Your Duties Will Include:

• Support the creation and refinement of recipes in line with customer requirements and expectations
• Active involvement in the kitchen with the creation of samples and food for key meetings
• Organise and set up customer and internal presentations and events
• Co-ordinate sample requests - obtaining samples and booking couriers ensuring timely delivery
• Support product developers with completion of relevant NPD documents
• Support maintenance of Recipe Processor software for the site and NPD actions
• Assist with the sourcing and viability of new raw materials in line with department and customer requirements
• Follow the critical path timelines and support mitigation activities
• Assist with customer specification information collection and approval of artwork
• Complete benchmarking documents, store visits and support panels
• Support the site process team on trials, data collection and factory paperwork when required, We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides
a better working life. That's why we're committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do. Recruitment Agencies We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.


• Keen interest in food looking to start or continue career in food manufacturing
• Knowledge of product launch process (desirable)
• Food based / culinary qualification (desirable)
• Confident in the kitchen with positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Good planning, organisation and project management skills
• Good analytical and numeracy skills
• Attention to detail
• Good Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Understanding of UK and European food regulation and legislation
• Driving Licence (desirable)
  
  The Compleat Food Group are a new food group on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that people love to
eat. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact. Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don't just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone. Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands


• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.