NPD Process Technologist in Coventry

Job DescriptionNPD Process Technologist Location: Coventry Salary: £30-35k Ready to turn bold food ideas into supermarket-ready success stories? Join a fast-paced UK NPD team where creativity meets real-world production. The Opportunity We're looking for a hands-on NPD Process Technologist to help bring exciting new food concepts to life. Based in Coventry, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative products from kitchen bench to full-scale factory launch, working at pace, solving challenges, and making a tangible impact on business growth. What You'll Be Doing Own the process from idea to launch Translate concepts into scalable, factory-ready products - hitting cost, quality and waste targets every step of the way. Get stuck into trials & production Lead factory trials, capture critical data, and ensure everything runs smoothly, from ingredient ordering to detailed reporting within 72 hours. Create, test & innovate Develop product concepts in the kitchen, stay on top of food trends, and work closely with suppliers to bring fresh ideas to the table. Collaborate across the business Partner with teams across NPD, Packaging, Technical, Operations, Engineering and more, driving projects forward together. Deliver compliant, high-quality launches Own key documentation including cost cards, specs, QAS, and validation processes to ensure safe, robust product launches. Support customers & suppliers Present samples, manage submissions, and ensure nutritional and testing data is accurate and ready. What Makes This Role Exciting Work on multiple projects at pace - no two days the same Take products all the way from blue-sky concept to supermarket shelf Be hands-on in both kitchen and factory environments Collaborate with UK & European teams and customers Influence innovation while thinking commercially and practically What You'll Bring Degree in Food Science / Food Technology (or equivalent experience) Experience in food manufacturing or NPD (bakery a bonus!) A passion for food trends and innovation Strong organisational skills & attention to detail Ability to juggle multiple projects and work at pace Confident communicator with a collaborative approach Comfortable in both kitchen and factory environments Flexible approach to hours when trials demand it The Details Based in Coventry with occasional travel (customers, suppliers, site visits) Driving licence beneficial Exposure to cross-functional teams and real career development If this looks of interest, click apply and I will be in touch with more details