Product Developer
Posted on Jul 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£35k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Food Product Developer (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Contract: 6 Months
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm | Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Travel: Required to UK manufacturing sites and customer locations as needed (must be able to drive!)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Food Product Developer to join a fast-paced and innovative New Product Development team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This role is ideal for a passionate food professional who enjoys transforming ideas into commercially successful products. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to develop new products, enhance existing ranges, and support the successful launch of products from concept through to production.
Key Responsibilities
Develop products to agreed customer briefs, timelines and budgets.
Generate innovative ideas and contribute to internal and external innovation sessions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customer product development teams.
Act as a key customer contact throughout product development projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product feasibility and successful delivery.
Lead product presentations for customers and internal stakeholders.
Support the resolution of challenges relating to scalability, manufacturing and sustainability.
Ensure recipes meet quality, commercial and brand requirements.
Prepare and maintain accurate NPD documentation and product records.
Conduct product benchmarking and present findings effectively.
Stay up to date with market insights, consumer trends and food innovation.
Travel to manufacturing sites and customer meetings when required.
About You
We are looking for someone who can bring both creativity and commercial awareness to product development.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience within food product development, ideally with supermarket own-label products.
Strong customer-facing and relationship management skills.
Experience within a retail or FMCG product development environment.
Passion for food and food innovation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong planning, organisation and project management abilities.
Good analytical and numerical skills.
High attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Full UK driving licence is essential
If this looks of interest, please click apply and I will be in touch with more information
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Contract: 6 Months
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm | Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Travel: Required to UK manufacturing sites and customer locations as needed (must be able to drive!)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Food Product Developer to join a fast-paced and innovative New Product Development team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This role is ideal for a passionate food professional who enjoys transforming ideas into commercially successful products. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to develop new products, enhance existing ranges, and support the successful launch of products from concept through to production.
Key Responsibilities
Develop products to agreed customer briefs, timelines and budgets.
Generate innovative ideas and contribute to internal and external innovation sessions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customer product development teams.
Act as a key customer contact throughout product development projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product feasibility and successful delivery.
Lead product presentations for customers and internal stakeholders.
Support the resolution of challenges relating to scalability, manufacturing and sustainability.
Ensure recipes meet quality, commercial and brand requirements.
Prepare and maintain accurate NPD documentation and product records.
Conduct product benchmarking and present findings effectively.
Stay up to date with market insights, consumer trends and food innovation.
Travel to manufacturing sites and customer meetings when required.
About You
We are looking for someone who can bring both creativity and commercial awareness to product development.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience within food product development, ideally with supermarket own-label products.
Strong customer-facing and relationship management skills.
Experience within a retail or FMCG product development environment.
Passion for food and food innovation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong planning, organisation and project management abilities.
Good analytical and numerical skills.
High attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Full UK driving licence is essential
If this looks of interest, please click apply and I will be in touch with more information
Reference: 225376972
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Product Developer
Posted on Jul 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£35k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Food Product Developer (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Contract: 6 Months
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm | Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Travel: Required to UK manufacturing sites and customer locations as needed (must be able to drive!)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Food Product Developer to join a fast-paced and innovative New Product Development team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This role is ideal for a passionate food professional who enjoys transforming ideas into commercially successful products. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to develop new products, enhance existing ranges, and support the successful launch of products from concept through to production.
Key Responsibilities
Develop products to agreed customer briefs, timelines and budgets.
Generate innovative ideas and contribute to internal and external innovation sessions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customer product development teams.
Act as a key customer contact throughout product development projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product feasibility and successful delivery.
Lead product presentations for customers and internal stakeholders.
Support the resolution of challenges relating to scalability, manufacturing and sustainability.
Ensure recipes meet quality, commercial and brand requirements.
Prepare and maintain accurate NPD documentation and product records.
Conduct product benchmarking and present findings effectively.
Stay up to date with market insights, consumer trends and food innovation.
Travel to manufacturing sites and customer meetings when required.
About You
We are looking for someone who can bring both creativity and commercial awareness to product development.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience within food product development, ideally with supermarket own-label products.
Strong customer-facing and relationship management skills.
Experience within a retail or FMCG product development environment.
Passion for food and food innovation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong planning, organisation and project management abilities.
Good analytical and numerical skills.
High attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Full UK driving licence is essential
If this looks of interest, please click apply and I will be in touch with more information
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Contract: 6 Months
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm | Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Travel: Required to UK manufacturing sites and customer locations as needed (must be able to drive!)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Food Product Developer to join a fast-paced and innovative New Product Development team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This role is ideal for a passionate food professional who enjoys transforming ideas into commercially successful products. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to develop new products, enhance existing ranges, and support the successful launch of products from concept through to production.
Key Responsibilities
Develop products to agreed customer briefs, timelines and budgets.
Generate innovative ideas and contribute to internal and external innovation sessions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customer product development teams.
Act as a key customer contact throughout product development projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product feasibility and successful delivery.
Lead product presentations for customers and internal stakeholders.
Support the resolution of challenges relating to scalability, manufacturing and sustainability.
Ensure recipes meet quality, commercial and brand requirements.
Prepare and maintain accurate NPD documentation and product records.
Conduct product benchmarking and present findings effectively.
Stay up to date with market insights, consumer trends and food innovation.
Travel to manufacturing sites and customer meetings when required.
About You
We are looking for someone who can bring both creativity and commercial awareness to product development.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience within food product development, ideally with supermarket own-label products.
Strong customer-facing and relationship management skills.
Experience within a retail or FMCG product development environment.
Passion for food and food innovation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong planning, organisation and project management abilities.
Good analytical and numerical skills.
High attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Full UK driving licence is essential
If this looks of interest, please click apply and I will be in touch with more information
Reference: 225376972
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