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Development Technologist

Development Technologist (E2355) Weston-Super-Mare, England

Salary: GBP24000 - GBP25000 per annum + 6% non contributory pension
Are you looking to build a career in NPD within the food industry?
 
As a Development Technologist, you will be joining the Development team in a distinctive, ambitious and trusted food manufacturing company.  You will be working closely with the Development team and will be assisting with the development process of new products from concept through to launch.
 

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparation of kitchen samples for major retailer meetings
  • Managing and running product factory trials
  • Controlling the ingredient and packaging stocks
  • Responsible for post-trial analysis including shelf life assessment
  • Supporting customer presentations and visits
  • Working closely with Customer Development Managers and being able to cover some responsibilities for absence
  • Working closely with the Commercial and Technical teams
  • Maintaining safety and hygiene standards
 
Experience and Qualifications:
 
Essential:
 
- Food qualification or previous food manufacturing or catering experience
- Can do attitude
- Passion for food
- Practical approach to working
- Flexible, reliable and good communicator
- Basic IT skills in word, excel, power point and database systems
- Self-starter – using initiative and problem solving ability
- Attention to detail
 
Desirable:

- Presentation Skills
- Influencing Skills
- Previous experience in relevant categories
 

Shifts & Benefits Package: 

  • Shift:- Monday - Friday (Days)
  • Salary:- £25,000  
  • Benefits:- Non Contributory Pension, Life Assurance 
 

Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling our Managing Consultant for this vacancy –  

Scott Bird on 01275 371981 or by sending your CV directly to him at scott@hunterselection.co.uk 

We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. 

Hunter Selection is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Engineering and Manufacturing professionals throughout the South West & South East of England. If you are looking for work in this area we may be able to assist you. Contact us directly on 01275 371981 and discuss your requirements with one of our dedicated consultants. 

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