NPD Technologist Huntly, Scotland
Job description
An excellent opportunity for an ambitious, dedicated, individual, to join our growing and well-known business focused on manufacturing and selling premium quality shortbread and biscuits. In this role, you will be assisting in the development of innovative products and the continuous improvement of existing products and ranges with a view of driving the successful growth of the Dean’s shortbread brand. You will work closely with retailers to identify new food trends and key gaps in the marketplace, designing innovative products to meet market trends and customer expectations. You will work within a cross-functional team, working collaboratively with Technical, Purchasing, Production and Account Managers to deliver projects that meet with the company strategy.
You should be able to demonstrate the following skills: -
Have a passion for food and a creative mind.
Demonstrate good baking skills with a strong understanding of food science in terms of how ingredients interact with each other.
Experience in developing biscuits, cakes, and other baked products.
Excellent interpersonal skills and an upbeat, professional manner.
Have an adaptable/flexible approach around the needs of the business.
A competitive salary and benefits package is being offered for this position.
Applications in writing (preferably by e-mail) together with details of your current salary and benefits package, should be submitted by Friday, 16 June 2023 to:
Moira Falconer, Human Resources Manager, Dean’s of Huntly Ltd, Depot Road, Huntly, AB54 8JX.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
