New Product Development & Trials Coordinator Join the team at Del Monte Wisbech, one of the UK's key sites for one of the world's best‑known fruit brands. We're looking for a motivated and detail‑focused NPD Product & Trials Coordinator to support our New Product Development (NPD) team with trials, process improvements, and product launches. Pay : £15 per hour Working days: Monday to Friday: 8:30am -5pm This is a temporary role with the opportunity to become permanent for the right person. You'll initially be employed and managed through ctrg, working onsite at Del Monte Wisbech. If you enjoy hands‑on factory work, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and being part of the journey from idea to finished product, this is an ideal opportunity. Full training will be provided. What You'll Be Doing * Prepare paperwork and documentation for upcoming factory trials and distribute to relevant teams. * Attend NPD trials in the Wisbech factory, observing processes, recording data, throughput details, and capturing photographic evidence. * Complete post‑trial documentation and produce clear reports outlining observations, issues, and recommendations. * Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, product quality, and process flow. * Ensure NPD costings reflect real factory performance and findings. * Work closely with NPD and Commercial teams to understand what can be achieved with current equipment and systems. * Participate in taste panels to assess products produced during trials. * Keep stakeholders updated and follow up on actions raised during the trial process. What You'll Bring Minimum Requirements * Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint * Organised with a methodical approach * Curious, questioning, and eager to understand how things work * Self‑motivated and comfortable working independently * Strong interest in food trends and product development * Attention to detail and accuracy * Commercial awareness * A positive, hands‑on, "can‑do" attitude Desirable (Not Essential) * Degree in a food‑related subject * Food Hygiene certification * Experience working in a short shelf‑life food production environment Why This Role? * Be part of an iconic global brand at the Wisbech site * A chance to influence new product launches * Variety in day‑to‑day work - factory trials, data, reporting, tasting panels, and process improvement * Friendly, supportive on‑site team * Real opportunity for permanent employment following a successful temporary period through ctrg Required CV for the interview process with Client We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more. ctrg has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Apply now to join the role of NPD Product and Trials Coordinator! CTRG limited is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy