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Product Development Technologist

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Dyddiad hysbysebu: 04 Gorffennaf 2025
Cyflog: Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: £27,000 - £28,000
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 03 Awst 2025
Lleoliad: Nottingham, NG2 1LU
Cwmni: The Compleat Food Group
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: 1192

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Product Development Technologist

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 Nottingham!

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one
of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret
ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal
growth are at the forefront.

Location: Nottingham, NG2 1LU

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 - 17:00, Friday, 8:30 - 16:00

Salary: £27,000 - £28,000

Purpose:

To support the development teams with product development activities and fostering positive relationships with customers and
internal stakeholders

Your Duties Will Include:

* Support the Development and Culinary teams in the creation and refinement of recipes in line with customer requirements and
expectations
* Being 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
* Co-ordinate 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
* Please 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 to Include:

* Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real
difference.
* Culture: Be part of a fantastic 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, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves
to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

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

Recruitment Agencies:

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

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com
[recruitment@compleatfood.com] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.

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