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NPD Technologist at GCB Cocoa UK Ltd
London, Leicestershire - England, United Kingdom -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 27

Salary

35000.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 26

Experience

4 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Description
  • The role and key accountabilitiesYou will support the Technical team across a diverse portfolio of food products, helping to ensure products remain safe, legal, compliant and consistently meet customer expectations.Key responsibilities will include:Providing technical information and guidance to internal teams including Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations.
  • Supporting new product launches and development projects from a technical perspective, keeping projects moving and raising any potential issues or delays.
  • Managing technical queries and product complaints, working with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to reach a timely resolution.
  • Completing and maintaining customer and product specifications, supporting documentation and technical databases.
  • Assisting with product quality assessments and reviewing products against agreed customer requirements.
  • Building strong working relationships with suppliers and attending supplier or first-production visits where required.
  • Supporting the management of retailer and customer COPs and ensuring relevant requirements are communicated internally.
  • Producing customer KPI information, reports and technical data accurately and within agreed timescales.
  • Keeping supplier and product information accurate, current and well organised.
  • Supporting existing product development and continuous improvement activity across the Technical function.
  • Contributing to supplier reviews and gap analysis activity where required.
  • Working collaboratively across departments to ensure technical information is shared effectively and commercial projects are delivered successfully.


  • The CandidateWe are looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy food environment and can confidently manage a variety of priorities and stakeholders.Ideally, you will have:At least 2 years' experience within the food industry, ideally within a Technical, Food Technology, Quality or similar role.
  • A good understanding of UK food legislation, food safety and technical compliance.
  • Degree-level education, ideally within Food Science, Food Technology or another relevant discipline.
  • Knowledge of HACCP and recognised food safety principles.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with specifications, technical information and product documentation.
Responsibilities
  • The role and key accountabilitiesYou will support the Technical team across a diverse portfolio of food products, helping to ensure products remain safe, legal, compliant and consistently meet customer expectations.Key responsibilities will include:Providing technical information and guidance to internal teams including Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations.
  • Supporting new product launches and development projects from a technical perspective, keeping projects moving and raising any potential issues or delays.
  • Managing technical queries and product complaints, working with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to reach a timely resolution.
  • Completing and maintaining customer and product specifications, supporting documentation and technical databases.
  • Assisting with product quality assessments and reviewing products against agreed customer requirements.
  • Building strong working relationships with suppliers and attending supplier or first-production visits where required.
  • Supporting the management of retailer and customer COPs and ensuring relevant requirements are communicated internally.
  • Producing customer KPI information, reports and technical data accurately and within agreed timescales.
  • Keeping supplier and product information accurate, current and well organised.
  • Supporting existing product development and continuous improvement activity across the Technical function.
  • Contributing to supplier reviews and gap analysis activity where required.
  • Working collaboratively across departments to ensure technical information is shared effectively and commercial projects are delivered successfully.


  • The CandidateWe are looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy food environment and can confidently manage a variety of priorities and stakeholders.Ideally, you will have:At least 2 years' experience within the food industry, ideally within a Technical, Food Technology, Quality or similar role.
  • A good understanding of UK food legislation, food safety and technical compliance.
  • Degree-level education, ideally within Food Science, Food Technology or another relevant discipline.
  • Knowledge of HACCP and recognised food safety principles.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with specifications, technical information and product documentation.