Development Technologist reference: 815044102

Development Technologist

Proud to deliver high quality products and develop a high-quality career.

Competitive Salary

25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays

Highly competitive rewards package including Group Pension

Staff Shop

37.5 hours per week

08.30am - 5pm Monday - Friday Excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group

Why join us?

We’re constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more.

About the role.

As a Development Technologist you will work as an integral part of the development team by producing innovative food products - that can be mass produced without any loss of quality or taste, which reflect our customer's trends and requirements.

You will provide support at all key stages from concept / ideation to handover to the Process Team ensuring a smooth transition

Role Accountabilities

Business Communication: Has relationships with relevant functions to support the Development process activity. Customer: Has good overall awareness of retailer development requirements Culinary: Demonstrates an interest and passion within product area. Product Innovation: Able to identify emerging food and market trends with a passion for food and a drive to innovate Business Knowledge: Has a good understanding of the relevant site capabilities. Product Development Cycle: Uses recipe management systems to generate all key recipe information and costings in line with the commercial targets. Delivers all Development tasks to the required standard and timescale. Market Awareness: Is aware of comparative products from all retailers and captures and communicates relevant changes and newness. Pipeline Management: Inputs clear and accurate detail into Sector Pipeline document

About you.

Excellent organisational, investigative problem solving and communication skills Drive, energy and enthusiasm Previous experience of working within a results orientated team Good standard of IT skills to include power point, word and excel

What you’ll receive.

As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.

You’ll enjoy:

Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Private medical insurance (after 5 years’ service) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking – Site dependant

Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions.

Proud to be Bakkavor

We’re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We’re proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. We’re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!

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