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NPD Technician – Where Food Innovation BeginsDo you live for food? Love experimenting with ingredients, creating new flavours, and seeing your ideas turn into real products on supermarket shelves and restaurant menus?This isn’t just another kitchen job. As an NPD Technician, you’ll be right at the heart of food innovation, testing, creating, and supporting the development of new products that could end up on plates across the UK (think big UK names!).This is a role for someone who wants to get hands-on with product development and learn the ropes of the full NPD process, from the very first idea to the final product launch. If you’ve got food industry experience and want to take the next step in your career, this is your chance to grow your skills with a business that will invest in you.What you’ll be doing:Creating product samples for customer tastings and internal innovation sessionsSupporting new product launches (from concept to reality)Working with ingredients, suppliers, and real-world product trialsHelping maintain high standards in the NPD kitchens and factory areasCollaborating across teams and sites to make sure projects run smoothlyPlaying a key role in presentations, tastings, and supplier meetingsWhat you’ll need:At least 2 years’ experience in food, catering, or NPD rolesA passion for food and creativity in the kitchenGreat organisation, time management, and communication skillsA proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to learnWhat you’ll get:The chance to be part of a team shaping the future of food productsReal career progression, this role is a launchpad for your NPD careerHoliday, pension, life insurance, and lifestyle benefitsFull training and ongoing developmentThis is your opportunity to get out of the ordinary and into a role where no two days are the same. Foodies, innovators, and kitchen creatives – we want to hear from you.