NPD Technologist

Location: Dronfield

Role Type: Permanent, Full time

Competitive Salary + Good Package +Growth and Progression + Training and Development

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group , one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated NPD Technologist to join our team at our Gunstone's Bakery site, which is a long-standing and respected site, known for producing premium bakery products such as bread rolls and hot cross buns for high-profile retail partners including Marks & Spencer. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with at least one year of industry experience post-graduation, ideally from a food-related degree background.

You'll play a key role in the development and launch of new food products, supporting everything from concept creation to final submission. This is an ideal role for someone who's passionate about food, thrives in a busy environment, and is eager to grow within the NPD function and the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

Support the end-to-end process of new product development

Assist in recipe creation, sample preparation, and kitchen/lab trials

Complete and maintain NPD documentation, including product submission forms

Use Excel, PowerPoint, and internal systems for admin and project tracking

Upload products to retailer portals and manage submissions

Work closely with the NPD Manager, NPD Baker, and wider technical and commercial teams

About You

If you are already an NPD technologist or a graduate student who has had a placement in the food industry, then this role is for you.

Key Skills

Degree or equivalent in science/food science-related qualification

A creative individual with a real passion for food

Confident with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and general administrative tasks

Strong understanding of the marketplace - products, consumers, and competitors

Strong interpersonal and good communication skills and attention to detail

Innovative thinking

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year

Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails

Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasize promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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