Development Technologist


Company:	Manucomm Recruitment
Salary:	£32,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	BS11
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Food & Beverage Development Technologist

Location: Surrounding area of Bristol | £32,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience

We’re looking for a Food & Beverage Development Technologist to join a Food and Drink Consultancy in the Bristol / South Wales area. This is a great opportunity for an experienced food professional, but applications are also welcome from recent food science or food technology graduates—ideally with some experience in new product development (NPD).

You’ll support the development and improvement of food and beverage products, helping take ideas from concept through to launch. You’ll work with colleagues across technical, production and commercial teams to ensure products meet quality, safety and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development, testing and refinement of new and existing products.

• Prepare samples and organise product trials, tastings and evaluations.

• Maintain accurate product specifications, records and development documentation.

• Work with suppliers and internal teams on ingredients, processes and product performance.

• Help ensure products meet food safety, quality and regulatory requirements

You will have:

• Experience in food or beverage development, NPD or a related technical role is welcome.

• Be a recent graduates in food science, food technology or a similar subject are encouraged to apply.

• Some NPD experience would be an advantage.

• Flavouring experience would be helpful, particularly in food or beverage applications.

• You’re organised, curious and comfortable working collaboratively.

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