Job Title: NPD Bread Technologist Location: Northamptonshire (with UK travel required) Reports to: Bread Development Manager Career Progression: Technical Field Manager in 2–4 years Salary: £29,000 - £32,000*You must be able to drive and have your own car*Are you passionate about baking innovation and keen to turn that into a rewarding technical career? We are looking for an ambitious and proactive NPD Bread Technologist to join our industry-leading team in delivering high-quality, customer-focused bakery solutions.This is a fantastic opportunity to work hands-on with new product development in the bread category and build the foundation for a long-term technical career—progressing to a Technical Field Manager role supporting key customers within 2–4 years.What You’ll Do:In the first phase, you will:Carry out accurate and repeatable test bakes for internal projects and customer requests.Support customer presentations by producing high-quality product samples and eventually leading sessions.Analyse development trials, prepare concise reports, and communicate outcomes clearly to internal teams and customers.Upload and manage documentation (e.g., specifications, trial data) into the NPD system.Collaborate with Finance to track ingredient and product development costs.Learn ingredient functionality and formulation through hands-on project ownership.Work cross-functionally to ensure developments are delivered on time and to standard.Support process development projects in parallel with NPD.Your Progression Path:As you grow into the Technical Field Manager role, you will:Lead bakery technology deployments for new and existing strategic customers.Build deep technical relationships with key accounts, offering bakery insight and innovation support.Present and demonstrate new product concepts to customers, both virtually and on-site.Collaborate closely with R&D teams and business unit managers to drive strategic innovation.Support new business development while aligning technical and commercial targets.Manage customer project pipelines transparently, ensuring visibility across teams.What We’re Looking For:A passion for baking and a curiosity for scientific food development.A hands-on, proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and own projects.Strong communication skills—for reporting, customer interaction, and team collaboration.Willingness to travel to customer sites and other company locations.A drive to grow into a future leadership role within our technical team.What’s in It for You?Real career development in a thriving international company.Exposure to high-profile bakery projects and customers.Access to internal training and development opportunities.Work with some of the industry’s leading bakery technologists.A supportive and collaborative team environment.Ready to take your career in the Food Industry to the next level? Apply below and I will be in contact with more details. Unfortunately, this vacancy cannot support sponsorship or PSW Visa and all applicants must have full UK right to work.
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NPD Bread Technologist