Senior Development Technologist

Senior Development Technologist

Huntingdon & Peterborough
Full Time

Are you an experienced food product developer with a passion for bringing innovative products to market We are looking for a Senior Development Technologist to join our NPD team leading exciting product development projects from concept through to successful launch.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in creating commercially successful products while working closely with customers suppliers and cross-functional teams within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Development Technologist you will be responsible for developing new and improved products across multiple categories ensuring they meet customer expectations food safety requirements and commercial objectives.

Working closely with operational technical and commercial teams you will manage projects from initial ideation through to launch and post-launch review ensuring products are both innovative and feasible for production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects from concept through to successful launch.
• Create and develop innovative products using market trends customer feedback and industry insights.
• Conduct recipe development tasting panels factory trials and cooking validations.
• Work collaboratively with production technical procurement and commercial teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Present concepts and products to customers and suppliers.
• Coordinate packaging development and support project milestone delivery.
• Prepare accurate product specifications development documentation and costings.
• Ensure all products meet food safety legal and customer requirements.
• Support and deputise for the NPD Manager when required.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to sustainability initiatives across the business.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience developing and launching food products into the market.
• Strong knowledge of the food manufacturing and new product development process.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience building effective relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• The ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to travel between sites and attend customer meetings when required.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Relevant degree or higher-level qualification ideally in Food Science or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Join Us

At Pilgrims our values are at the heart of everything we do. We encourage a culture built on:

• Availability
• Humility
• Discipline
• Sincerity
• Simplicity
• Ownership
• Determination

If you are a passionate food innovator looking to make a real impact and help shape the products of tomorrow wed love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a dynamic NPD team and play a key role in delivering exciting new products to market.

Pilgrims Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland including Fridge Raiders Rollover Denny Richmond Oakhouse and Moy Park alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork lamb and chicken working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals snacking ranges added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrims Europe we combine 20000 of the best people in the industry united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality most delicious and innovative food which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrims Europe team are based in our Pilgrims UK Moy Park Pilgrims Food Masters and Pilgrims Shared Services businesses.