NPD Bread Technologist

Job Title: NPD Bread Technologist Location: Northamptonshire (with UK travel required) Reports to: Bread Development Manager Career Progression: Technical Field Manager in 2–4 years Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 *You must be able to drive and have your own car* Are you passionate about baking innovation and keen to turn that into a rewarding technical career? We are looking for an ambitious and proactive NPD Bread Technologist to join our industry-leading team in delivering high-quality, customer-focused bakery solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work hands-on with new product development in the bread category and build the foundation for a long-term technical career—progressing to a Technical Field Manager role supporting key customers within 2–4 years. What You’ll Do: In the first phase, you will: * Carry out accurate and repeatable test bakes for internal projects and customer requests. * Support customer presentations by producing high-quality product samples and eventually leading sessions. * Analyse development trials, prepare concise reports, and communicate outcomes clearly to internal teams and customers. * Upload and manage documentation (e.g., specifications, trial data) into the NPD system. * Collaborate with Finance to track ingredient and product development costs. * Learn ingredient functionality and formulation through hands-on project ownership. * Work cross-functionally to ensure developments are delivered on time and to standard. * Support process development projects in parallel with NPD. Your Progression Path: As you grow into the Technical Field Manager role, you will: * Lead bakery technology deployments for new and existing strategic customers. * Build deep technical relationships with key accounts, offering bakery insight and innovation support. * Present and demonstrate new product concepts to customers, both virtually and on-site. * Collaborate closely with R&D teams and business unit managers to drive strategic innovation. * Support new business development while aligning technical and commercial targets. * Manage customer project pipelines transparently, ensuring visibility across teams. What We’re Looking For: * A passion for baking and a curiosity for scientific food development. * A hands-on, proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and own projects. * Strong communication skills—for reporting, customer interaction, and team collaboration. * Willingness to travel to customer sites and other company locations. * A drive to grow into a future leadership role within our technical team. What’s in It for You? * Real career development in a thriving international company. * Exposure to high-profile bakery projects and customers. * Access to internal training and development opportunities. * Work with some of the industry’s leading bakery technologists. * A supportive and collaborative team environment. Ready to take your career in the Food Industry to the next level? Apply below and I will be in contact with more details. Unfortunately, this vacancy cannot support sponsorship or PSW Visa and all applicants must have full UK right to work