Senior NPD Technologist – Pet Food
Lincolnshire (site-based)
£35,000+ DOE, Full-Time, Permanent. Own transport required due to site location!
We’re recruiting on behalf of a highly respected and long-established manufacturer within the pet food industry, during an exciting period of growth and investment across multiple production sites.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced New Product Development Technologist
to join a fast-paced, collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality, innovative pet food products to a broad customer base.
You’ll lead development projects from initial concept through to successful launch, working cross-functionally with internal departments and external stakeholders. The role offers hands-on involvement in the entire NPD process — from formulation and trials to customer presentations and post-launch support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full lifecycle of NPD projects from brief to commercial launch
- Develop innovative new pet food products that meet technical, nutritional, and commercial targets
- Work closely with pet nutritionists to ensure compliance with internal and external specifications
- Coordinate trials, production handovers, and customer sampling
- Maintain detailed records and documentation in line with BRC and internal quality systems
- Input into product costings and recipe sign-off
- Present new concepts to customers and support with product launches
- Conduct benchmarking and competitor analysis to identify market opportunities
- A background in food or pet food manufacturing, with solid NPD experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple development projects to tight deadlines
- Familiarity with stage-gate processes and product development systems
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong understanding of food safety standards and technical documentation
- A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Animal Nutrition or similar
- Level 3 or 4 Food Safety qualification
- Knowledge of retailer product development systems is advantageous
- Full UK driving licence and own transport
- A competitive salary (£35,000+ depending on experience)
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Enhanced company pension scheme
- One free bag of pet food per month
- A wide range of additional benefits including employee wellbeing, recognition awards, retail discounts and career development opportunities
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the location of the role, access to your own transport is essential.
