<p><strong><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">NPD Technologist – Malton, North Yorkshire</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Pro-Pak Foods is a major supplier of delicious ready meals to many of the UK’s leading supermarkets and convenience stores. Our chefs work with our customers and have created a menu of more than 200 quality meals.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">To support further growth, we have a unique opportunity to join our New Product Development (NPD) team as an </span><strong><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">NPD Technologist.</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">As an NPD Technologist at Pro-Pak Foods, you will gain a wide range of experience, so we’re searching for someone with a can-do attitude and factory experience.</span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">The role will include:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Involvement in recipe development, product sign off and product scale up</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Using internal recipe management systems to create recipes in line with customer briefs</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Working closely with the NPD team to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to prior to launch</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Ensuring customer samples and paperwork are delivered on time</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Preparing customer presentations and attending meetings</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Using market research to monitor market developments</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Responsible for both individual projects and supporting the team’s projects</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Focusing on both existing product development and all stages of new product development</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Supporting the NPD Chef and the NPD Manager in customer presentations</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Work with and alongside multiple departments to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.</span></p></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Benefits of joining Pro-Pak Foods:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Responsibility and the opportunity to make a positive impact in our NPD department</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Above all, the chance to work in a team of motivated, creative and tenacious colleagues who are managing all aspects of a fast-moving business.</span> </p></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Skills & Experience required:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">The right candidate must have a degree within a food-related discipline</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Ideally have experience within the industry</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">You will have an interest in </span><strong><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">New Product Development</span></strong> </p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Retort experience would be advantageous but not essential</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Experience working with sauces, soups and Ready Meal categories would also be advantageous</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">You will be solutions driven with the ability to make recommendations for improvement</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Excellent computer skills (MS Excel essential)</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Interpersonal and team working skills</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Self-motivation and good organisational skills</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Confident and can work on your own initiative</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">A good sense of humour, a flexible approach and the desire to work in a fun but extremely challenging environment.</span></p></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">What we can offer you:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"> </span><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Salary up to £30,000</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">33 days holiday, including bank holidays</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Core hours Monday – Friday (8am-5pm)</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Access to GroceryAid, which provides emotional, practical and financial support</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">Benefits and recognition hub – including amazing colleague discounts.</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: Montserrat; color: black">If you’re interested in this opportunity, please send us your CV and a brief introduction about yourself. Alternatively, please call: 07740174881 to speak to a member of our Talent Team. Thank you for considering Pro-Pak Foods. </span></p>