NPD TechnologistLocation: Bristol Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 DOE + Excellent BenefitsAbout the Company Our client is a highly innovative manufacturer supplying products to the FMCG sector, including the food and drink industries. Due to ongoing growth, they are seeking an enthusiastic and creative NPD Technologist to join their team on a permanent basis.Key Responsibilities
Support the Sales and Marketing teams by providing product application solutions and samples in line with company briefs and timelines.Engage directly with customers and prospects, promoting innovation days and attending on-site visits.Drive continuous improvement within the technical applications function.Assist in the implementation of product safety, quality, and legality requirements.Collaborate with the Sales team and customers to identify and develop new business opportunities.Enter formulations and application data accurately into company systems as part of the NPD process.Ensure compliance with legislation regarding additives and flavourings, guaranteeing all products are legal and safe.Oversee the preparation and dispatch of customer samples, ensuring suitability and quality.Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.Contribute to the achievement of departmental KPIs.
Experience & Qualifications
Proven experience in product development — ideally within food or drink — with a focus on innovation, recipe formulation, and product stability (shelf life, texture, and flavour).A strong passion for the food industry, shown through professional or personal experience.Excellent understanding of current market trends and product positioning.Self-motivated with the ability to manage and deliver projects independently.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary up to £35,000 DOE11% Pension Contribution28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) plus 3 additional days during Christmas shutdownPrivate Health InsuranceDeath in Service benefitSupportive, people-focused company culture with excellent long-term career prospects
LocationThis role is commutable from: Bristol, Bath, Keynsham, Clutton, Pensford, and surrounding areas.Keywords:NPD Technologist | Development Technologist | New Product Technologist | R&D Technologist | Applications Technologist....Read more...
Your daily duties will include:
Helping provide a friendly and professional recruitment service to employers and apprentices
Uploading job vacancies to the Apprenticeship Service Platform
Using and updating different computer systems to help match apprentices with employers
Keeping the list of apprenticeship candidates up to date to make sure strong applicants are ready for vacancies
Working closely with the Apprenticeship Team Leader and the administration team to help with tasks related to welcoming and matching apprentices to jobs
Supporting with telephone interviews and give helpful advice to apprenticeship applicants
Be the first point of contact for phone calls and messages for the team
Attending college open evenings and other events to promote apprenticeships to potential applicants
Helping prepare materials needed for events and make sure the team has the resources they need
Actively promote the services offered by the Employer Training and Apprenticeships team
Supporting the team with daily tasks and suggest ways to improve how things are done
Completing and working towards the Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard as part of your learning and development
Training:
Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Workplace delivery and a structured scheme of work
Training Outcome:Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship Employer Description:A career with us means much more than just a salary- we know that our people are our greatest asset. We provide an empowering, values-based environment where we all play a part in inspiring a future generation, working towards an inspirational vision. We are passionate about
learning and pride ourselves in developing our staff; we will support you both professionally and personally to develop all the skills necessary to make this your next success. We value mutual respect and believe that trust, respect and civility bring out the best in people. We also work collaboratively utilising the different knowledge, skills and experiences
we each have; we strive to create an environment where everyone can give of their best. Working with committed colleagues, we also offer an attractive benefits package, please click on the benefits link to find out more about the range offered. We celebrate the fact that our students and staff, our partners and friends, are from different social and ethnic backgrounds, different faiths, sexual orientation and ages. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we want our workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and we would encourage all applicants that identify with this to apply. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates.Working Hours :Monday- Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday, 08:30 - 16:30Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Help get equipment ready before installation
Set up computers, laptops, and other devices
Make small changes to system settings when needed
Test software and systems regularly and when issues come up
Help fix basic IT problems for users
Record support requests and what was done to solve them
Keep systems and equipment up to date
Help the IT team with new installs and upgrades
Training:
This Level 3 apprenticeship provides everything you need to immerse yourself in the exciting world of technology and launch a rewarding career in IT
You’ll get hands-on experience in all areas of technical support, from configuring devices to supporting with software, optimising performance and setting up virtual environments
With our unique curriculum and one-to-one support, you’ll accelerate your skills and get the qualification and confidence you need to thrive in IT
You’ll be based full time with an employer and will quickly become an important part of the team
Our training is 100% online, including real-time classes with our expert trainers and self-paced courses created by industry specialists
Training Outcome:
This apprenticeship programme will provide you with everything you need to launch and develop your career in IT support
Afterwards, we’ll support you to take the next steps, including further training and progression onto a Level 4 qualification
Employer Description:PC Rescue are a team of dedicated Tech Consultants, IT technicians and Project Managers to monitor, audit and augment your IT management and operations. Businesses need preventative maintenance to be able to spend time on what really matters.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Creative,Initiative,Passion for IT....Read more...
