Development Technologist

D R Newitt are working with a clise client and highly respected Food and Beverage Manufacturing business, who due to growth are currently seeking a Development Technologist. On offer is a salary of up to £36,000 plus unique company benefits. You will be joining a thriving business based on a state of the art site in Somerset. Key duties: * Lead concept and recipe development activity for new and existing products. * Liaise directly with customers to understand briefs, expectations and sample requirements. * Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams including NPD, Technical, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain. * Create and maintain accurate new product files, initial project information and supporting documentation. * Ensure recipe development complies with customer codes of practice, raw material requirements and nutritional targets. * Support bench, pilot and main plant development activities, including hands-on sample preparation. * Manage kitchen equipment, ingredients and stock to support sample submissions. * Support customer complaint investigations where formulation may be a factor. * Provide clear information to support trials, launches, blend control, batch traceability and product quality. * Support health and safety policies, procedures and legal compliance within designated work areas. If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, please don't hesitate in applying