Job Description
NPI Technologist
Location: North-East, ROI
Contract: Permanent | Site-based
A well-established FMCG food manufacturer is seeking an NPI Technologist/Development Chef to support the successful launch of new and existing products within a fast-paced production environment.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a food, culinary or FMCG manufacturing background who enjoys working closely with the factory, customers and cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support NPI and EPD projects from concept through to launch
- Lead and support factory trials, ensuring accurate data capture and reporting
- Prepare samples for customer submissions, validations and presentations
- Manage product validation activities including sensory, shelf-life, nutritional and transit trials
- Ensure compliance with GMP, customer codes of practice and internal standards
- Liaise with suppliers, procurement and internal stakeholders to source trial materials
- Support customer visits, factory trials and food-led presentations
About You
- Background as a Chef, Food Technologist or within FMCG food manufacturing
- Experience working in a factory-based product development environment
- Hands-on, pragmatic and comfortable working at pace
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- Good IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Full driving licence
What’s on Offer
- Permanent, site-based role
- Exposure to major retail customers and high-volume product launches
- Clear development opportunities within NPI / Product Development
- Salary approx. €40,000 – €45,000 DOE
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Please reach out to frances.wilmot@drnewitt.com or apply here with your CV and number, and I call you back with more detail!
