Graduate Npd Technologist - Malton, United Kingdom - Pro-Pak Foods Ltd

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Pro-Pak Foods is a major supplier of delicious ready meals to many of the UK's leading supermarkets and convenience stores.

Our company, based in Malton, North Yorkshire has an excellent reputation built up over the last 25 years. Today, our chefs, working in partnership with our customers, have created a menu of more than 200 quality meals.


To support further growth, we have a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our New Product Development (NPD) team as an
NPD Technologist.


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.


The role will include:


  • Involvement in recipe development, product sign off and product scale up
  • Using internal recipe management systems to create recipes in line with customer briefs
  • Working closely with the NPD team to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to prior to launch
  • Ensuring customer samples are delivered on time
  • Preparing customer presentations and attending meetings
  • Using market research to monitor market developments
  • Responsible for both individual projects and supporting the team's projects
  • Focusing on both existing product development and all stages of new product development
  • Supporting the chefs and the NPD manager in customer presentations
  • Work with and alongside multiple departments to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget

Benefits of joining Pro-Pak Foods:


  • You will gain overall knowledge of NPD and process development
  • Responsibility and the opportunity to make a positive impact in our NPD department
  • Above all, the chance to work in a team of motivated, creative and tenacious colleagues who are managing all aspects of a fastmoving business

Who are we looking for?

  • You will have an interest in New Product Development
  • You will be solutions driven with the ability to make recommendations for improvement
  • Excellent computer skills (MS Excel essential)
  • Interpersonal and team working skills
  • Selfmotivation and good organisational skills
  • Confident and can work on your own initiative
  • A good sense of humour, a flexible approach and the desire to work in a fun but extremely challenging environment

What we can offer you:


  • Salary up to £22,67
  • Start date ideally : June 202
  • Hours: fulltime Monday to Friday
up to £22,672

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