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Product Development Assistant

Talent Solutions
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Uttoxeter, Staffordshire ST14 5NT

Contract type

Full Time

Employee Assistance

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  • The Product Development Assistant position is a fixed-term contract based in Uttoxeter, with working hours from 08:00 am to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
  • The role offers a competitive salary and is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge in product specifications within the FMCG sector.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in product specification standards and a background in product development within an FMCG environment.
  • The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams, including NPD, quality, and operations.
  • This role is perfect for those looking to further their career in one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, which emphasizes internal career growth.

Product Development Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

Uttoxeter

08:00am-17:00, Monday-Friday

Competitive salary

About Us

Join, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and with approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. You will be working for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers that deliver high quality products to all the UK largest supermarkets.

About the Role

As a Product Development Assistant you will be responsible for product specifications using online retailer platforms. You will be an integral part of the concept to launch process for new products and assist in the maintenance and improvement of existing products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage product specification process through to artwork meeting retailer requirements inline with BRC
  • Work with NPD/Technical Development to gather technical information for specification e.g. recipes, raw material specifications, nutrition etc.
  • Work alongside wider teams of quality, NPD and operations to ensure smooth product launches

About You

The ideal candidate will be looking for a 6-month fixed term contract position to further their knowledge of product specifications and FMCG with a well-established food manufacturing production company. If you are a good communicator and enjoy collaborating with multiple teams, this role is perfect for you.

Key Skills/Qualifications

  • Previous experience in product specification standards and meeting audit requirements
  • Driven process in product development in a FMCG environment
  • Strong experience working with suppliers and retailers on driving best practice

Benefits

  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
  • Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasize promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.