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Job Title: NPD Bread Technologist
Location: Northamptonshire (with UK travel required)
Reports to: Bread Development Manager
Career Progression: Technical Field Manager in 2–4 years
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000

*You must be able to drive and have your own car*

Are you passionate about baking innovation and keen to turn that into a rewarding technical career? We are looking for an ambitious and proactive NPD Bread Technologist to join our industry-leading team in delivering high-quality, customer-focused bakery solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work hands-on with new product development in the bread category and build the foundation for a long-term technical career—progressing to a Technical Field Manager role supporting key customers within 2–4 years.

What You’ll Do:

In the first phase, you will:

* Carry out accurate and repeatable test bakes for internal projects and customer requests.

* Support customer presentations by producing high-quality product samples and eventually leading sessions.

* Analyse development trials, prepare concise reports, and communicate outcomes clearly to internal teams and customers.

* Upload and manage documentation (e.g., specifications, trial data) into the NPD system.

* Collaborate with Finance to track ingredient and product development costs.

* Learn ingredient functionality and formulation through hands-on project ownership.

* Work cross-functionally to ensure developments are delivered on time and to standard.

* Support process development projects in parallel with NPD.

Your Progression Path:

As you grow into the Technical Field Manager role, you will:

* Lead bakery technology deployments for new and existing strategic customers.

* Build deep technical relationships with key accounts, offering bakery insight and innovation support.

* Present and demonstrate new product concepts to customers, both virtually and on-site.

* Collaborate closely with R&D teams and business unit managers to drive strategic innovation.

* Support new business development while aligning technical and commercial targets.

* Manage customer project pipelines transparently, ensuring visibility across teams.

What We’re Looking For:

* A passion for baking and a curiosity for scientific food development.

* A hands-on, proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and own projects.

* Strong communication skills—for reporting, customer interaction, and team collaboration.

* Willingness to travel to customer sites and other company locations.

* A drive to grow into a future leadership role within our technical team.

What’s in It for You?

* Real career development in a thriving international company.

* Exposure to high-profile bakery projects and customers.

* Access to internal training and development opportunities.

* Work with some of the industry’s leading bakery technologists.

* A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Ready to take your career in the Food Industry to the next level? Apply below and I will be in contact with more details.

Unfortunately, this vacancy cannot support sponsorship or PSW Visa and all applicants must have full UK right to work