NPD Technologist
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,000 to £38,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | ex14 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Manucomm Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JO0000001504-69711 |
Summary
NPD Technologist
Near Exeter
Up to £38,000 DOE
Day-Based Role | Growing FMCG Business
Are you an ambitious NPD Technologist looking to take the next step in your career with a growing and forward-thinking food manufacturer?
My client, a leading and expanding Food / FMCG business based near Exeter, is seeking a talented NPD Technologist to join their close-knit technical team. Reporting directly to the Site NPD Manager, this role offers genuine career development within a company that values innovation, collaboration, and long-term progression.
This is a hands-on, technically focused development role where you will be involved from concept through to production. You will play a key part in supporting product innovation, customer engagement, and technical problem-solving across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
• Evaluating raw materials, nutritional profiles, and ingredient functionality within formulations
• Providing technical insight into powder behaviour, particle size, and product performance
• Supporting first production trials and troubleshooting where required
• Assisting with flavour development and innovation projects
• Responding confidently to customer technical queries
• Preparing technical documentation and supporting customer presentations
• Attending customer meetings and factory trials
• Contributing to market insight and identifying new product opportunities
• Working closely with Compliance to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Supporting the NPD Manager with ongoing development projects
What We’re Looking For
• Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science, Nutrition, or related discipline
• Experience within NPD, R&D, or technical support in food or beverage manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise with customers and internal teams
This role would suit a Food Technologist, Development Technologist, or Technical Coordinator looking to step into a broader, customer-facing NPD position.
What’s On Offer
• Salary up to £38,000 DOE
• 1 day per week remote working (after 3-month probation)
• On-site EV charging
• Increasing holiday entitlement up to 36 days
• Additional week’s pay every August after 5 years’ service
• Excellent long-term career development within a growing business
If you’re looking to join a business that combines technical excellence with genuine career progression, I’d love to speak with you.
Apply today or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.