Senior R&D Technologist

p strong Senior Research and Development Technologist /strong /p p strong £30,000-£40,000 (dependent upon skills and experience) /strong /p p br br Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button. br /p p strong About Newly Weds Foods /strong /p p Newly Weds Foods is a leading, privately owned global food ingredients business and has been innovating since 1932. The European division is a market leader in the manufacture of coatings, seasonings and functional ingredient systems. /p p br /p p Today, Newly Weds Foods is BRC accredited leading specialist manufacturer of coatings, seasonings and flavourings for the food industry supplying major manufacturers throughout the world and a world leader within food ingredient technology. A network of R&D, manufacturing and service facilities around the globe allows us to serve our customers’ needs in more than 68 countries. But despite our size and scope, we’ve continued to be an independent, family-owned business answerable only to the demands of our customers. That’s why we continue to invest in infrastructure, human resources and capacity to keep pace with our customers’ needs and expectations. /p p br /p p strong Newly Weds Foods Banbury /strong /p p The Banbury site has been part of the Newly Weds Foods family since 2010. During that time our employee team has grown, and we now employ over 250 people. We have a Bakery, a Blend factory and a dedicated Gluten Free factory which operate over a range of shifts. We have on-site departments including Production, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, HR, QA, Finance and Payroll, and a dedicated on-site R&D team. /p p br /p p strong The Position /strong /p p Newly Weds Foods Ltd is looking for a multi-skilled, experienced, self-motivated, reliable, conscientious and proactive strong Senior Research and Development Technologist /strong to join our team in Banbury. /p p br /p p The successful candidate will be responsible for the innovative development of retail coatings for both branded and customer own label products from concept through to launch. You will work with customers, conduct factory trials of new products, develop strong relationships with colleagues and customers and take responsibility for your own administration. You will develop innovative products, both proactively and in response to customer briefs, that will exceed the customers’ expectations. /p p br /p p You will be qualified to degree level or equivalent in a food related discipline, have experience of concept development in a food manufacturing environment and be willing to undertake frequent travel within the UK and occasional travel overseas. You will have excellent communication, organisation, negotiation and problem-solving skills and will be a motivated self-starter. Please see the full job description for all other expectations. /p p br /p p strong What does it involve? /strong /p p You will be responsible of developing high quality coating systems for different food manufacturers, both branded and private label from concept through to launch, for your own market and customers, working hand in hand with the Sales and Key Account managers. You should have a passion for ingredient functionality, a curiosity for consumer trends and a strong understanding of the food industry (poultry, fish, potato & vegetables, meat alternatives). You will work with a variety of stakeholders, conduct factory trials of new products, develop strong relationships with colleagues and customers and take responsibility for your own administration. /p p br /p p strong Terms and conditions include: /strong /p p strong Salary /strong – £30,000-£40,000 per annum (dependent upon skills and experience /p p strong Location /strong – Newly Weds Foods Banbury, with regular travel to customers and NWF sites in UK /p p strong Working hours /strong – 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday /p p strong Pension – /strong 3% paid via salary sacrifice, saving you tax and NI contributions /p p strong Annual Salary Reviews /strong – an annual pay review is conducted every January /p p strong Holiday – /strong 23 days plus bank holidays, plus a holiday buy and sell scheme of up to 5 days /p p strong Family friendly /strong – Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave pay, as well as an annual family fun day /p p strong Freebies – /strong free on-site parking, tea and coffee, /p p strong Health care cash plan /strong – including cash back for opticians, dentist, complimentary therapies /p p strong Premium Employee Assistance Programme /strong – including up to 8 counselling sessions, as well as telephone advice for a range of issues /p p strong Cycle to work scheme /strong – once you have passed your probation period /p p strong Employee events /strong – annual family fun day, Christmas party (Covid conditions permitting), as well as an Easter egg at Easter, and long service awards for those hitting 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years’ service /p p strong Death in service benefit /strong – 2 x annual salary /p p strong Incentivized Refer A Friend Scheme /strong – £400 for each person you successfully recommend, terms and conditions apply /p p br /p p br /p p strong How to Apply /strong /p p Please apply by emailing us a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet our person specification, as outlined in the job description, along with a copy of your most up to date CV. All applications should be with us by 9.00am on Monday 30th September 2024. Emails to come to ##### /p