Senior New Product Development Food Technologist
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Finberry, Kent, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£40k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Senior New Product Development Food Technologist | Ashford
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior NPD Food Technologist to join one of the world's leading premium chocolate manufacturers, renowned for collaborating with globally recognised brands and Michelin-starred chefs. This is an exciting opportunity to develop innovative chocolate and confectionery products from initial concept through to successful commercial launch.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality products that meet technical, regulatory, and commercial requirements while driving innovation and continuous product improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and refine recipes for a range of premium chocolate and confectionery products.
Lead product development from concept through kitchen trials, pilot trials, and full-scale factory production.
Manage product scale-up, ensuring manufacturing processes are robust, repeatable, and commercially viable.
Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Commercial, and Procurement teams throughout the product development process.
Conduct sensory evaluations, competitor benchmarking, and product optimisation to enhance product quality and consumer appeal.
Ensure all products comply with food safety legislation, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Troubleshoot formulation and processing challenges to support the successful launch of new products.
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years experience in New Product Development (NPD) within the food manufacturing industry, within chocolate or confectionery.
Strong understanding of chocolate processing, ingredients, and product development principles.
Experience conducting factory trials and scaling products from pilot stage to commercial production.
This is not a paper based role!
Excellent organisational, project management, and communication skills.
A creative, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for food innovation.
Salary
Up to £50k depending on experienceBenefits
1pm Friday finish
Casual dress
Company pension scheme
Discounted / free food
On-site parking
Sick pay
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior NPD Food Technologist to join one of the world's leading premium chocolate manufacturers, renowned for collaborating with globally recognised brands and Michelin-starred chefs. This is an exciting opportunity to develop innovative chocolate and confectionery products from initial concept through to successful commercial launch.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality products that meet technical, regulatory, and commercial requirements while driving innovation and continuous product improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and refine recipes for a range of premium chocolate and confectionery products.
Lead product development from concept through kitchen trials, pilot trials, and full-scale factory production.
Manage product scale-up, ensuring manufacturing processes are robust, repeatable, and commercially viable.
Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Commercial, and Procurement teams throughout the product development process.
Conduct sensory evaluations, competitor benchmarking, and product optimisation to enhance product quality and consumer appeal.
Ensure all products comply with food safety legislation, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Troubleshoot formulation and processing challenges to support the successful launch of new products.
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years experience in New Product Development (NPD) within the food manufacturing industry, within chocolate or confectionery.
Strong understanding of chocolate processing, ingredients, and product development principles.
Experience conducting factory trials and scaling products from pilot stage to commercial production.
This is not a paper based role!
Excellent organisational, project management, and communication skills.
A creative, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for food innovation.
Salary
Up to £50k depending on experienceBenefits
1pm Friday finish
Casual dress
Company pension scheme
Discounted / free food
On-site parking
Sick pay
Reference: 225396559
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Senior New Product Development Food Technologist
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Finberry, Kent, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£40k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Senior New Product Development Food Technologist | Ashford
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior NPD Food Technologist to join one of the world's leading premium chocolate manufacturers, renowned for collaborating with globally recognised brands and Michelin-starred chefs. This is an exciting opportunity to develop innovative chocolate and confectionery products from initial concept through to successful commercial launch.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality products that meet technical, regulatory, and commercial requirements while driving innovation and continuous product improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and refine recipes for a range of premium chocolate and confectionery products.
Lead product development from concept through kitchen trials, pilot trials, and full-scale factory production.
Manage product scale-up, ensuring manufacturing processes are robust, repeatable, and commercially viable.
Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Commercial, and Procurement teams throughout the product development process.
Conduct sensory evaluations, competitor benchmarking, and product optimisation to enhance product quality and consumer appeal.
Ensure all products comply with food safety legislation, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Troubleshoot formulation and processing challenges to support the successful launch of new products.
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years experience in New Product Development (NPD) within the food manufacturing industry, within chocolate or confectionery.
Strong understanding of chocolate processing, ingredients, and product development principles.
Experience conducting factory trials and scaling products from pilot stage to commercial production.
This is not a paper based role!
Excellent organisational, project management, and communication skills.
A creative, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for food innovation.
Salary
Up to £50k depending on experienceBenefits
1pm Friday finish
Casual dress
Company pension scheme
Discounted / free food
On-site parking
Sick pay
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior NPD Food Technologist to join one of the world's leading premium chocolate manufacturers, renowned for collaborating with globally recognised brands and Michelin-starred chefs. This is an exciting opportunity to develop innovative chocolate and confectionery products from initial concept through to successful commercial launch.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality products that meet technical, regulatory, and commercial requirements while driving innovation and continuous product improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and refine recipes for a range of premium chocolate and confectionery products.
Lead product development from concept through kitchen trials, pilot trials, and full-scale factory production.
Manage product scale-up, ensuring manufacturing processes are robust, repeatable, and commercially viable.
Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Commercial, and Procurement teams throughout the product development process.
Conduct sensory evaluations, competitor benchmarking, and product optimisation to enhance product quality and consumer appeal.
Ensure all products comply with food safety legislation, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Troubleshoot formulation and processing challenges to support the successful launch of new products.
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years experience in New Product Development (NPD) within the food manufacturing industry, within chocolate or confectionery.
Strong understanding of chocolate processing, ingredients, and product development principles.
Experience conducting factory trials and scaling products from pilot stage to commercial production.
This is not a paper based role!
Excellent organisational, project management, and communication skills.
A creative, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for food innovation.
Salary
Up to £50k depending on experienceBenefits
1pm Friday finish
Casual dress
Company pension scheme
Discounted / free food
On-site parking
Sick pay
Reference: 225396559
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