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Product Developer - Maternity Cover and Permanent roles available
Hybrid, 3 days in the office - Aylesford, Kent
About Our Client
Our client is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. They hold strategic stocks in 35+ centres around the world to ensure continuity of supply and have liquid and dry premix manufacturing facilities in the UK, China and the USA. Their premix business is underpinned by over 40 years of experience in ingredient sourcing and distribution, servicing customers with global inventories, market expertise, and leading market positions in Vitamins, Amino Acids, Sweeteners, Preservatives, Proteins, Aroma Chemicals, and more.
What does Product Developer mean in this role?
This role is responsible and accountable for scoping, developing and delivering NPD and Innovation solutions that meet customer needs to the agreed quality, cost and sustainability targets that are legally and regulatory compliant with the launch countries. From concept idea through to supporting implementation either in their own production facilities or via external co-manufacturers. Identifying and mitigating risks that may occur during the development and implementation stages and assure that these risks are effectively mitigated and managed throughout the project life cycle. Driving continuous improvement in the process of end-to-end product development and implementation.
What's in it for you?
- Personal growth, including training and development opportunities.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Subsidised gym membership.
- Discretionary bonus.
- Access to flexible pay with Aslan.
What to expect?
- Complete customer product development and internal led innovation projects as assigned.
- Continuously build expertise on functional ingredients and nutrients - to be kept up to date on market trends.
- Be able to communicate professionally and effectively with customers to assure robust scoping of all projects.
- Provide Formulation and Nutrition support to all sections of the business and customers.
- Assure during the scoping process that the business truly understands the customer requirements and can provide accurate indicative costs and approve/reject projects on this basis.
- Assure that in the scoping process criteria are agreed in the scoping stage for product approval by the customer.
- Assure that all product development solutions are designed effectively to meet the customer requirements locked in the scoping stage which will include organoleptic, quality, legal and regulatory, stability and cost.
- Be able to design a product formulation from the customer idea whether that is an intermediate pre-mix, nutrition product (human or pet), RTD soft drink, or Dairy alternative product solution and implement it in the final manufacturing site (internal or external).
- Where applicable, complete sensory assessment prior to submission to the customer to assure that from an organoleptic perspective the products meet the agreed brief.
- Consider the role of the final packaging in the product shelf life based on industrial experience.
- Make informed decisions about the product shelf life based on the ingredient list, method of manufacture and final product packaging to be able to advise the customer as to an indicative product shelf life.
- Be able to advise customer on methodology to validate product shelf life.
- Assist in preparation and training provided to Sales Representatives and customers.
- Work alongside Procurement and Quality to identify and on board new raw material suppliers to meet customer needs as per company process. Ensure full approval is completed in a timely manner.
- Complete training for the broader team in product development.
- Scope and lead trials at internal manufacturing facility and with third party manufacturers to support product development (where required).
- Prepare for and attend first productions to assure that the manufacturing site is supported and any issues pertaining to the product can be dealt with effectively in a timely manner (where required).
- Provide technical inputs for supplier raw material approval.
Does this sound like you?
- Have a BSC/MSc in Food Science, Food Chemistry or related field.
- Experience in end-to-end product development from idea to implementation (ideally 2 years).
- Good understanding of ingredient functionality including but not limited to vitamins, minerals, flavours, colours, covering additives, and sweeteners and in the development and manufacture of premixes, nutritional products, RTD beverages and beverage concentrates.
- Experience in leading and project managing all technical aspects of a project from scope through to implementation.
- Passionate about sustainability and food innovation and a passion for continuous improvement.
Interested? Our client would love to hear from you!
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Product Developer
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Support Office - Watford
Contract: Full time
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Located in Albany Park, Frimley Road, Camberley, our Frimley site serves as both the UK Head Office and a production facility.
Here's What Working At Frimley Feels Like
It's a fast-paced, dynamic place where 'getting things done' is the norm. As part of the team, you'll see how decisions made in meetings turn into real operations on the production line or in support functions.
Because it's both an office and production facility, roles range greatly—from logistics, operations, and quality control, through support/administration, to senior strategy. So whether you're on your feet in production or working at a desk, there's a strong sense of shared purpose.
There's a real emphasis on collaboration and cross-team working: production talks to quality, HR works closely with operations, support functions feed into strategy. Everyone has a part to play.
The site is modern, well-equipped, and benefits from excellent transport links. Being near Junction 4 of the M3 and Frimley town centre makes commuting more manageable.
You'll be surrounded by people who care about quality. There's pride in what we make—fresh doughnuts, consistent standards, safe working, and doing things properly.
Why Join Krispy Kreme?
We don't just make doughnuts. We create joy and we look after our people while we're at it.
Pay & Hours
- Competitive salary + bonus + car allowance (eligibility required)
- 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Hybrid role: Office based 3 days a week (Frimley or London dependant on role) 2 other days of your choice
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy up to 5 extra days
- Pension: Automatic enrolment after 3 months, 5% employee and 3% employer contribution
- Life Assurance: 3x salary cover
Perks & Benefits
- Tailored training and development to help you grow
- Free doughnut of your choice while you're on shift.
- Hot drinks to keep you going during your breaks.
- 50% discount on the retail price of a doughnut or box in our retail stores.
- Enjoy discounts from big-name brands and supermarkets through our Treat Box platform.
- Exclusive Treat Box: access to retail and supermarket discounts
- 24/7 wellbeing support with WeCare – including GP services, mental health, fitness, financial, and legal support
- Additional emotional, practical, and financial support through Grocery Aid
Product Developer
| Krispy Kreme UK
Watford & London (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home)
Full-time | Permanent
Got a taste for innovation? You could be the creative mind behind our next iconic doughnut.
We're looking for a curious, imaginative and hands-on Product Developer to join our team at Krispy Kreme UK. Based out of our Watford Factory (2 days) & London Office (1 day), you'll help bring new flavours, formats, and ideas to life, working just one floor above where the magic happens.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop mouth watering new doughnuts and baked treats, from everyday favourites to show stopping seasonal creations.
- Own the journey from idea to launch: concepts, kitchen testing, specs, artwork, allergens. You name it.
- Spot trends and turn them into tasty opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to roll out products successfully.
What We're Looking For
- 3 years' + experience in food product development. Especially in bakery or sweet treats? Even better.
- A degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts or similar (or equivalent practical experience).
- Creative flair, commercial thinking, and a deep love of food.
- Solid technical knowledge of ingredients and baking processes.
- A collaborative mindset and great communication skills.
Why Krispy Kreme?
We're a joyful brand with a purpose, to make people smile. At our Watford Innovation Kitchen, creativity meets craftsmanship, and you'll be surrounded by a team that loves what they do (plus, the doughnut smell's not bad either).
Sound like your kind of role?
Apply now and help shape the future of sweet innovation at Krispy Kreme UK. Let's make the next big flavour together.
About Krispy Kreme
Our People:
We embrace diversity within our teams, so whether you're a foodie, drink lover, sport enthusiast, gym bunny, movie buff, history geek, gamer, music fan, book worm, none of the above or all the above, you'll find a friend here
Our Doughnuts:
We're famous for our amazing doughnuts, but did you know that every Krispy Kreme doughnut is handmade, decorated and delivered fresh daily by one of our awesome team members?
Culture:
Our culture is created through our leadership mix, of which there are a dozen (naturally): Check out our careers page for more information on our Krispy Kreme Culture
Love our planet:
Our beautiful, natural world gives us our sugar, cocoa, eggs, milk, coffee, and so much more. Protecting and preserving it is vitally important to us. So, we're constantly working to reduce our environmental impact and become more sustainable in all we do. Check out our Social Responsibility page for more information.
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Product Developer
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Our business has a long and proud history of food excellence. We produce award-winning dressings, condiments and marinades for many of the UK’s leading food manufacturers and retailers as well as nurturing our own brands: Very Lazy® and Newman’s Own® . We believe it’s our passion for good food, fine ingredients and technical excellence that sets us apart and gives us our success.
We’re a spirited, adventurous and resourceful team, and we think these qualities make for something pretty unique and coveted these days. From the mayonnaise and chutneys we create to the management styles and choices we make, everything is guided by our core company values: Put people first, Bring positive energy, Do the right thing the right way and Be better everyday. It's these values that make us look forward to coming to work every day and make English Provender company a great place to work
Our Product Developer Role
JOB TITLE: Product Developer Retail
DEPARTMENT: NPD
REPORTS TO: Senior Product Developer
MAIN PURPOSE:
To develop products meeting both quality and commercial requirements for dedicated customer accounts, driving customer engagement with direction from the Senior Product Developer, managing the Handover process and assisting in managing the gated launch process for a range of specified accounts, as directed by the Senior Product Developer; to work as part of the NPD Team, liaising internally with Process, Marketing, Technical, Production and Commercial Teams to ensure the successful development of products. To support the Senior Product Developer in the achievement of objectives and play an active role in the development of the company’s overall strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY TASKS:
1. Communicate effectively within the NPD Team and wider company to ensure the smooth and successful launch of new products, which meet the business standards for quality, safety and commercial.
2. Own your part in the smooth running of the development kitchen.
NPD
1. Proactively guiding development through the gate process.
2. Effectively transfer products from kitchen to the Process team, through the Handover process, assisting on factory trials where necessary for the successful launch of new products.
3. Develop new products in response to customer briefs, ensuring that all products meet commercial, technical and customer requirements, with direction from Senior Product Developer.
4. Maintain awareness of new, innovative ingredients, raw materials, suppliers and relevant market trends to enable the development of ‘first to market’ products.
5. Troubleshooting and implementation of corrective actions for continuous improvement.
6. Proactively seek out NPD opportunities and ideas that will enhance business performance and complement customer strategies.
CUSTOMER
1. Develop effective relationships with customers and suppliers regarding the development of products.
2. Think customer - know your customers
3. Prepare creative & innovative customer presentations.
4. Proactively presenting product direction and identifying future product opportunities with the support from the chef team.
5. Carry out regular store visits to understand customer ranges and new launches
COMMERCIAL
1. Support the business in their sales & margin growth with successful NPD.
2. Ensure projects are within budget and be commercially aware.
3. Be informed and aware of key business information (sales, marketing & business performance)
GENERAL
1. Manage systems and information that can be accessed by all team members and make proposals for continuous improvement where necessary.
2. To attend meetings as required
3. Demonstrate a consistent approach to food hygiene and health & safety procedures throughout the workplace.
4. Portray a positive image of the company and its values in a professional manner at all times.
5. Any other duties which might reasonably be requested in association with the role in order to meet the needs of the business.
6. A flexible approach to travel regarding visiting customers and suppliers.
7. Adhere to all company rules and procedures, paying particular attention to health and safety.
Product Developer
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Assistant Footwear Product Developer
London Office
1-Year FTC (Maternity Cover)
£30,000–£35,000
Ready to take the next step in your footwear journey?
A group company behind some of the most iconic global brands in the world, is on the hunt for an Assistant Footwear Product Developer to join their fast-paced, creative team in London. This is your chance to make your mark in the industry while covering maternity leave in a role that’s full of action, ownership, and sneakers (lots of them).
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Partner with the talented Design Team to bring seasonal collections and collaborations to life.
- Keep critical paths on track from proto to pre-prod.
- Maintain pristine spec sheets (you love clean data as much as clean lines).
- Be the go-to guru for samples, trims, and colour developments.
- Own communication with global suppliers and factories — you’re the link between vision and reality.
- Help engineer products that balance style, quality, and margin .
- Keep all stakeholders looped in with smooth updates and solutions.
What We’re Looking For:
- 2–3 years of solid product development experience in a reputable brand or company .
- A multitasking wizard with ninja-like Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail.
- A team player with outstanding communication and follow-up finesse.
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, no-two-days-the-same environment .
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and self-motivated — you own your role like a boss.
- Able to travel to suppliers when needed (bonus points if you love a factory visit!).
Ready to lace up and get started?
If you're organised, creative, and obsessed with product detail, this role is made for you. Apply now and create the next generation of footwear.
Product Developer
Posted today
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Assistant Footwear Product Developer
London Office
1-Year FTC (Maternity Cover)
£30,000–£35,000
Ready to take the next step in your footwear journey?
A group company behind some of the most iconic global brands in the world, is on the hunt for an Assistant Footwear Product Developer to join their fast-paced, creative team in London. This is your chance to make your mark in the industry while covering maternity leave in a role that’s full of action, ownership, and sneakers (lots of them).
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Partner with the talented Design Team to bring seasonal collections and collaborations to life.
- Keep critical paths on track from proto to pre-prod.
- Maintain pristine spec sheets (you love clean data as much as clean lines).
- Be the go-to guru for samples, trims, and colour developments.
- Own communication with global suppliers and factories — you’re the link between vision and reality.
- Help engineer products that balance style, quality, and margin .
- Keep all stakeholders looped in with smooth updates and solutions.
What We’re Looking For:
- 2–3 years of solid product development experience in a reputable brand or company .
- A multitasking wizard with ninja-like Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail.
- A team player with outstanding communication and follow-up finesse.
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, no-two-days-the-same environment .
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and self-motivated — you own your role like a boss.
- Able to travel to suppliers when needed (bonus points if you love a factory visit!).
Ready to lace up and get started?
If you're organised, creative, and obsessed with product detail, this role is made for you. Apply now and create the next generation of footwear.
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Building Trust Through Technology
Big life moments like buying a home or a car deserve a frictionless experience. At Checkboard, we’re the invisible infrastructure making those transactions secure, seamless, and smart for partners who serve millions of consumers every day.
Product Developer
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Building Trust Through Technology
Big life moments like buying a home or a car deserve a frictionless experience. At Checkboard, we’re the invisible infrastructure making those transactions secure, seamless, and smart for partners who serve millions of consumers every day.
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Product Developer
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Our business has a long and proud history of food excellence. We produce award-winning dressings, condiments and marinades for many of the UK’s leading food manufacturers and retailers as well as nurturing our own brands: Very Lazy® and Newman’s Own® . We believe it’s our passion for good food, fine ingredients and technical excellence that sets us apart and gives us our success.
We’re a spirited, adventurous and resourceful team, and we think these qualities make for something pretty unique and coveted these days. From the mayonnaise and chutneys we create to the management styles and choices we make, everything is guided by our core company values: Put people first, Bring positive energy, Do the right thing the right way and Be better everyday. It's these values that make us look forward to coming to work every day and make English Provender company a great place to work
Our Product Developer Role
JOB TITLE: Product Developer Retail
DEPARTMENT: NPD
REPORTS TO: Senior Product Developer
MAIN PURPOSE:
To develop products meeting both quality and commercial requirements for dedicated customer accounts, driving customer engagement with direction from the Senior Product Developer, managing the Handover process and assisting in managing the gated launch process for a range of specified accounts, as directed by the Senior Product Developer; to work as part of the NPD Team, liaising internally with Process, Marketing, Technical, Production and Commercial Teams to ensure the successful development of products. To support the Senior Product Developer in the achievement of objectives and play an active role in the development of the company’s overall strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY TASKS:
1. Communicate effectively within the NPD Team and wider company to ensure the smooth and successful launch of new products, which meet the business standards for quality, safety and commercial.
2. Own your part in the smooth running of the development kitchen.
NPD
1. Proactively guiding development through the gate process.
2. Effectively transfer products from kitchen to the Process team, through the Handover process, assisting on factory trials where necessary for the successful launch of new products.
3. Develop new products in response to customer briefs, ensuring that all products meet commercial, technical and customer requirements, with direction from Senior Product Developer.
4. Maintain awareness of new, innovative ingredients, raw materials, suppliers and relevant market trends to enable the development of ‘first to market’ products.
5. Troubleshooting and implementation of corrective actions for continuous improvement.
6. Proactively seek out NPD opportunities and ideas that will enhance business performance and complement customer strategies.
CUSTOMER
1. Develop effective relationships with customers and suppliers regarding the development of products.
2. Think customer - know your customers
3. Prepare creative & innovative customer presentations.
4. Proactively presenting product direction and identifying future product opportunities with the support from the chef team.
5. Carry out regular store visits to understand customer ranges and new launches
COMMERCIAL
1. Support the business in their sales & margin growth with successful NPD.
2. Ensure projects are within budget and be commercially aware.
3. Be informed and aware of key business information (sales, marketing & business performance)
GENERAL
1. Manage systems and information that can be accessed by all team members and make proposals for continuous improvement where necessary.
2. To attend meetings as required
3. Demonstrate a consistent approach to food hygiene and health & safety procedures throughout the workplace.
4. Portray a positive image of the company and its values in a professional manner at all times.
5. Any other duties which might reasonably be requested in association with the role in order to meet the needs of the business.
6. A flexible approach to travel regarding visiting customers and suppliers.
7. Adhere to all company rules and procedures, paying particular attention to health and safety.
Product Developer
Posted today
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Assistant Footwear Product Developer
London Office
1-Year FTC (Maternity Cover)
£30,000–£35,000
Ready to take the next step in your footwear journey?
A group company behind some of the most iconic global brands in the world, is on the hunt for an Assistant Footwear Product Developer to join their fast-paced, creative team in London. This is your chance to make your mark in the industry while covering maternity leave in a role that’s full of action, ownership, and sneakers (lots of them).
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Partner with the talented Design Team to bring seasonal collections and collaborations to life.
- Keep critical paths on track from proto to pre-prod.
- Maintain pristine spec sheets (you love clean data as much as clean lines).
- Be the go-to guru for samples, trims, and colour developments.
- Own communication with global suppliers and factories — you’re the link between vision and reality.
- Help engineer products that balance style, quality, and margin .
- Keep all stakeholders looped in with smooth updates and solutions.
What We’re Looking For:
- 2–3 years of solid product development experience in a reputable brand or company .
- A multitasking wizard with ninja-like Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail.
- A team player with outstanding communication and follow-up finesse.
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, no-two-days-the-same environment .
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and self-motivated — you own your role like a boss.
- Able to travel to suppliers when needed (bonus points if you love a factory visit!).
Ready to lace up and get started?
If you're organised, creative, and obsessed with product detail, this role is made for you. Apply now and create the next generation of footwear.
Product Developer
Posted today
Job Viewed
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Assistant Footwear Product Developer
London Office
1-Year FTC (Maternity Cover)
£30,000–£35,000
Ready to take the next step in your footwear journey?
A group company behind some of the most iconic global brands in the world, is on the hunt for an Assistant Footwear Product Developer to join their fast-paced, creative team in London. This is your chance to make your mark in the industry while covering maternity leave in a role that’s full of action, ownership, and sneakers (lots of them).
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Partner with the talented Design Team to bring seasonal collections and collaborations to life.
- Keep critical paths on track from proto to pre-prod.
- Maintain pristine spec sheets (you love clean data as much as clean lines).
- Be the go-to guru for samples, trims, and colour developments.
- Own communication with global suppliers and factories — you’re the link between vision and reality.
- Help engineer products that balance style, quality, and margin .
- Keep all stakeholders looped in with smooth updates and solutions.
What We’re Looking For:
- 2–3 years of solid product development experience in a reputable brand or company .
- A multitasking wizard with ninja-like Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail.
- A team player with outstanding communication and follow-up finesse.
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, no-two-days-the-same environment .
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and self-motivated — you own your role like a boss.
- Able to travel to suppliers when needed (bonus points if you love a factory visit!).
Ready to lace up and get started?
If you're organised, creative, and obsessed with product detail, this role is made for you. Apply now and create the next generation of footwear.