NPD Technologist

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Trafford Park
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Commercial
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Normal Working Days:
Mon - Fri
Normal Start & Finish Time:
9 - 5

About The Role


Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -

  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Private health scheme
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Experience annual pay reviews
  • Profit related pay
  • Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
The Opportunity

A Product Developer at Soreen takes ideas, research and consumer insight and turns them into real, delicious products. They create and refine recipes, run trials, and work closely with teams across the business to make sure new or improved products reach the market smoothly, safely and successfully.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead product development for new launches
  • Shape future innovation
  • Leading recipe and product changes
  • Partner with suppliers and manage costs
  • Creating high‑quality sales samples, helping with complaint reduction, managing the R&D budget, and championing NPD plans internally.
The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -
 
  •  A degree‑level education in a food related subject area or including a Food Development or Nutritional module.
  • A strong background in food development, including recipe creation and testing.
  • Experience working with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.
  • Someone with experience of and looking to get involved in both the strategy and hands on work required
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. 

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.  

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.  

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.   

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!  

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know. 
 

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative. 

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