New Product Development Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Assistant Product Developer Role
Are you a graduate with a real passion for food? Looking for that first role in New Product Development? This is a perfect opportunity for a creative individual looking to begin their career within NPD.
The Company
A leading Food Manufacturer is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Product Developer to join their NPD team on a permanent basis.
The Role
As Assistant Product Developer you will be assisting in the development of products from concept, trials and all the way through to launch.
You will liaise with production and other departments across the business to ensure everything is compliant, effective and meeting the customers' expectations during the development process. You’ll also be writing internal recipes & costings, supporting with samples, paperwork and product trials.
The successful Product Developer will be responsible for supporting the innovation team, managing multiple tasks and working to deadlines.
This opportunity offers exposure to all areas of the business, a variety of product introductions as well as some customer interaction.
The Person
We are looking for someone that has a passion for the food industry that is interested in concept development.
However, you will need to have a real thirst to learn and drive your career forward with an enthusiastic, resourceful & proactive nature.
You’ll need to be confident and a foodie with great organisation and project management skills in order to help create and launch successful products into the market place. You’ll also need to have good communication skills as you’ll be liaising with internal teams and customers.
Being extremely organised, willing to get stuck in and drive to progress are essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nelson: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for New Product Development Assistant roles across Farmhouse Biscuits's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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