NPD Technologist / Degree Apprentice
Cranswick Country Foods, Pudding Pie Nook, Lancashire
NPD Technologist / Degree Apprentice
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Cranswick Country Foods, Pudding Pie Nook, Lancashire
- Full time
- U
- Onsite working
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 weeks ago, 25 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: f058493a712f46bea5ef676590c0fcaa
Location ref: Pudding Pie Nook, Lancashire
Full Job Description
- Product development: Work with the NPD Chef and wider team to develop concepts that meet customer briefs, business needs and critical path timelines.
- Project support: Help manage projects from concept through trials, feasibility, handover and successful launch.
- Documentation: Accurately complete sample submissions, recipe records, development paperwork and launch packs.
- Testing and compliance: Coordinate shelf-life, chemical and cooking instruction requirements, supporting food safety, legal and customer standards.
- Benchmarking and trends: Run or support benchmarking panels and monitor market and pork product trends to inspire competitive ideas.
- Costs and suppliers: Consider commercial impacts, obtain raw material costs and brief suppliers within technical and operational requirements.
- Communication: Attend key NPD meetings and clearly communicate project updates across factory functions, sites and customers.
- Learning and development: Where appointed through the apprenticeship route, attend university, manage assignments and apply learning in the workplace.
- Health & Safety: Follow relevant HSE legislation, company policies, and site safety rules.
Experienced route: Food Technology degree or relevant equivalent, with previous NPD or product development experience. A Level 3 or 4 Food Safety certificate is desirable, or willingness to work towards one. - Apprenticeship route: At least 5 GCSEs at grades A-C or 9-4, including English, Maths and Science, plus a Level 3 qualification worth 96 or more UCAS points.
- For all applicants: Strong communication, organisation and IT skills, attention to detail, ability to manage priorities and a collaborative approach.
Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2.9 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers.
Travel: Full UK/EU driving licence, or actively working towards one, due to cross-site and occasional customer travel. What We Offer: - Job stability at a growing and expanding company
- Strong commitment to progression and personal development
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Purchase company shares through discounted share scheme
- New canteen with freshly made breakfast and lunch options
- Company pension scheme - up to 10% matched contributions
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/npd-technologist-degree-apprentice-127459964