NPD Technologist
The role
This role plays a key part in developing new Gluten Free Oat products for our in– house brands, customer private labels and food manufacturers using a diverse range of ingredients including porridge flakes, oat flour, oat–based beverages and pulps. Working within an experienced NPD team which provides a dynamic environment for the right person to run their own projects whilst being supported and mentored.
Your responsibilities
Key aspects of the role include:
• Develop new products from concept through to launch, in line with approved briefs, agreed timelines, cost targets, technical requirements and quality standards
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including account managers, marketing, technical, operations to ensure cross-functional engagement
• Seek creative process solutions within existing manufacturing capabilities
• Tracking competitor activity, food trends and market developments to drive innovation
• Develop recipes using Glebe Farm ingredients for customer use within their manufacturing process
• Run lab and factory trials, undertake benchmarking sessions and taste panels and support 1st production
• Work alongside commercial coordinating customer visits including making samples, product costings and technical specifications
• Create new production specifications from ingredient data, lab testing and shelf-life testing
• Ensure compliance with Glebe Farm Foods NPD process
Skills and experience
• Minimum degree level qualification preferably in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline
• At least three years’ experience in product development preferably in similar product categories
• Strong project management skills with excellent planning, organisational and communication abilities
• Creative awareness coupled with commercial understanding
• Ability to manage your own projects
• Understanding of the ‘free from’ market
Who We are
We are an independent business led by brother and sister team, Philip and Rebecca Rayner on our family farm, north of Huntingdon, in Cambridgeshire. At Glebe Farm Foods, oats are more than just a crop – they are our obsession, our passion, and our way of life. We take great pride in delivering the highest quality and purest British gluten free oats, supplying customers and manufacturers right around the world. From field to farm to food, we meticulously handle every step of the process, from growing to processing, to ensure unparalleled quality. Under our PureOaty brand, we offer a range of tOATtally tasty products, including oat drinks, granolas, and porridges, made with unwavering dedication to quality ingredients and sustainability, all certified 100% gluten free by Coeliac UK.
