Npi Technologist

We are Pilgrim s Food Masters, part of the Pilgrim s family since September 2021, (previously part of Kerry Foods) and we have a proud history of developing brilliant food for our customers and consumers that is enjoyed in millions of UK and Irish homes every year.
The wider Pilgrim s company employs around 60,000 people across the globe and we re one of the world s biggest food companies. We aim to become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for all our team members.
Our Pilgrim s Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Ireland s favourites, such as Denny, Galtee, Richmond and Fridge Raiders. We are the UK s biggest producer of prepared meals, making delicious chilled and frozen ready meals for every major supermarket in the UK. And our Accelerator business includes newer brands like Rollover Hot Dogs and Oakhouse Meals that target different consumer groups in unique ways.
We strive every day to make Pilgrim s Food Masters a safe, healthy and happy place to work for all of our 4,500 employees. We will give full and equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion and sexual orientation. Continuing to build a diverse workforce is fundamental to our business and we value the critical role it plays in creating a truly inclusive workplace.
Role Description

The NPI Technologist will manage product launches in line with project key milestones and will report to the NPI Manager.

• Support day-to-day projects, development, feasibility, upscale and production trials
• Efficiently manage and upscale products from bench to full scale production within customer policy guidelines and adhere to their quality, safety and legal requirements
• Ensure that products and materials introduced to site are in line with site strategy, within site capabilities and are costed accordingly
• Support RD&A function projects in the Meat and Meat Free function
• Completion of trial reports and documentation and share key learnings
• Supports cross functional working between site & commercial teams to deliver Innovation & Renovation projects.
• Packaging and artwork sign off
• Flexibility to travel for product trials and launch completion

Skills and Experience

As NPI Technologist you are required to have a minimum of 3 years experience working within the food industry, relevant qualifications in NPI, NPD, process, technical or related discipline and sound project management skills. You will have excellent written and spoken English with good presentation skills. You will have a full drivers license and have the ability to travel. You will be flexible and available to work when required, this may be across days / evenings / night shift.

Why Join Pilgrim s Food Masters

Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Discipline is vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim s we focus on what s practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determination brings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is: To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.