OverviewProduct Development Technologist – The Compleat Food Group

Location: Ebbw Vale

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am - 5pm; Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

Are you looking to start or continue your career in Product Development? We have a new opportunity for a Product Development Technologist to join our New Product Development (NPD) team based in Ebbw Vale.

PurposeTo support the food development teams with product development activities and fostering positive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Support the Development and Culinary teams in the creation and refinement of recipes in line with retailer requirements and expectations

Be actively involved in the kitchen with the creation of samples and food for key meetings

Support in the organisation and set up of customer and internal presentations and events

Coordinate sample requests – obtaining samples, booking couriers, liaising with relevant parties to ensure timely delivery of samples

Support product developers with completion of NPD documents, e.g. submission forms, feasibility and handover documents

Support in the maintenance of Recipe Professor for the site

Assist with the sourcing and viability of new raw materials from an operational, technical and product development perspective

Follow the critical path timelines - escalating incomplete tasks and risks to prevent delays in product approval and launch

Assist with customer specification information collection and approval of artwork

Complete benchmarking documents, store visits, support panels to develop sound understanding of existing (EPD) and new product development (NPD)

Support the site process team on trials, data collection and factory paperwork when required

Note: this role requires product tasting across multiple categories including meat-based products

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Willingness to start or continue career in NPD with a passion for food

Food based degree/culinary qualification – desirable

Knowledge of product launch processes – desirable

Confident in the kitchen

Positive, can-do attitude

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Good planning and organization skills

Attention to detail

Good level of computer literacy including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Understanding of UK and European food regulation and legislation

Driving license – desirable

Benefits

Dynamic Environment: Fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference

Culture: Be part of a team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

Free on-site parking

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 fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, and provide support to help all colleagues thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity and Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are interested in working with us, please send a message to

recruitment@compleatfood.com

and we will reach out if we have suitable roles.

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