We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a driven and passionate graduate to join our dynamic clients’ New Product Development (NPD) Team as an NPD Technician. This junior-level role is ideal for someone eager to grow within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, contributing to innovation across our clients’ Group’s entities in Fraserburgh and Aberdeen.
As an NPD Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting the development of new products and refining existing ones. You’ll gain hands-on experience in recipe creation, quality control testing, sensory evaluation, and shelf-life analysis. Your work will directly impact product innovation, customer satisfaction, and our commitment to excellence. Reporting to the Group New Product Development Manager.
Assisting in recipe development and accurate specification recording
Conducting quality control tests (e.g., pH, salt content, heat penetration)
Supporting sensory evaluations and taste panels
Preparing samples for internal and external stakeholders
Collaborating on product presentations and photography
Promoting products through educational and health-focused initiatives
Ensuring compliance with hygiene, HACCP, and health & safety standards
Communicating effectively across departments and with visitors
Qualifications:
A recent graduate with a relevant degree (e.g., Food Science, Nutrition, or similar
Enthusiasm for food innovation and product development
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Flexibility to travel between sites when required.
Long term right to work in the UK
What Our Client Offers:
Starting salary of around £25,000
End of year bonus
Pension 5%
Private Healthcare
Annual Leave – total 28 days
Long term right to work in the UK
For further details or for immediate consideration then please contact Ben Thompson at Peak Recruitment at applicant@peak-recruit.com or +44 1943 725500.
