Average Development Technologist salary in the UK

Job Title: Product Development TechnologistSalary: £33,000 - £35,000Location: CoventryReference: 2962446Our client is a leading food business who supply to a variety of the major retailers. As they continue to expand and grow their presence in the marketplace they are now seeking a driven and ambitious Product Development Technologist to join their business.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Craft and refine new recipes in the development kitchen, aligning with customer submissions, blue-sky innovations, and project briefs.* Ensure new products are operationally robust, meeting target costs, waste levels, and factory performance standards.* Support factory trials by capturing data, recording process settings, and creating actionable recommendations for improvement.* Complete all required NPD paperwork, including cost cards, BOMs, and trial forms, ensuring accurate records for seamless product launches.* Work with teams across Packaging, Operations, Technical, Purchasing, Planning, and Engineering to provide clear development updates and ensure project alignment.* Organise samples for nutritional, micro, and organoleptic testing, creating QAS documents to meet expected standards and timelines.* Track and report trial and ingredient costs, collaborating with the NPD Project Manager and Finance team to stay within budget.* Drive the Operation Plan priority projects, ensuring timely and impactful delivery of NPD initiatives.* Develop products safely and responsibly, adhering to company policies and exceeding customer expectations.* Identify opportunities to optimise development activities, making the process as efficient and impactful as possible.About you: * Proven track record in a similar role in food manufacturing * Strong IT skills* A creative approach and attitudeIf you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on for more information.

Job Title: Product Development TechnologistSalary: £33,000 - £35,000Location: SunderlandReference: 2962446Our client is a leading food business who supply to a variety of the major retailers. As they continue to expand and grow their presence in the marketplace they are now seeking a driven and ambitious Product Development Technologist to join their business.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Craft and refine new recipes in the development kitchen, aligning with customer submissions, blue-sky innovations, and project briefs.* Ensure new products are operationally robust, meeting target costs, waste levels, and factory performance standards.* Support factory trials by capturing data, recording process settings, and creating actionable recommendations for improvement.* Complete all required NPD paperwork, including cost cards, BOMs, and trial forms, ensuring accurate records for seamless product launches.* Work with teams across Packaging, Operations, Technical, Purchasing, Planning, and Engineering to provide clear development updates and ensure project alignment.* Organise samples for nutritional, micro, and organoleptic testing, creating QAS documents to meet expected standards and timelines.* Track and report trial and ingredient costs, collaborating with the NPD Project Manager and Finance team to stay within budget.* Drive the Operation Plan priority projects, ensuring timely and impactful delivery of NPD initiatives.* Develop products safely and responsibly, adhering to company policies and exceeding customer expectations.* Identify opportunities to optimise development activities, making the process as efficient and impactful as possible.About you: * Proven track record in a similar role in food manufacturing * Strong IT skills* A creative approach and attitudeIf you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on for more information.

Development Technologist £26,000 - £30,000?Manningtree, Essex?Food Manufacturing?Job ref: 8810 This company has had huge success within its sector and prides itself on 100% natural ingredients and a zero waste policy supporting communities across the UK and the environment. About the Development Technologist job The purpose of your role will be to contribute to refining and evaluating recipes, ensuring consistent methods and accurate yield data to maintain excellence. Key tasks Lead the development and innovation of new products and processes, managing projects from concept to launch.Design products based on business and customer requirements, ensuring accurate costing of materials and processes.Monitor industry trends, competitor activity to inform product development and business strategies.Plan, organise resources, and ensure timely delivery of trials and projects while maintaining high food safety and quality standards. About You Hold a degree in food science or have a strong background in food technology.Knowledge of process mapping for food product development.Proven experience in data analysis and interpretation.Proficient in Excel, with intermediate to advanced skills. More details The Development Technologist job (ref:8810) is based in Colchester, Essex and is paying £26,000 - £30,000 according to your experience. The working hours are Monday to Friday. The site is based in Essex and is commutable from Manningtree, Halstead, Ipswich, Harwich, Clacton on Sea, Tiptree, Braintree, Witham Sudbury, Hadleigh, (Suffolk and Essex). Alternate job titles NPD Technologist | NPD Technician | Food Product Technologist | Food Product Developer | NPD Assistant | Innovation Technologist | Food Science Graduate Jobs | Food NPD Jobs