Junior NPD Technician (12M FTC) | THG Manufacturing

The role

You will perform hands-on bench formulation, recipe development, and prototype sampling. You will also support factory scale-up, manage product data in various systems, and interact with customers from concept to production.

What you will do

• Conduct hands-on bench formulation, recipe development, and prototype sampling
• Create and refine physical Gold Standard samples
• Develop recipe iterations to support commercial costing
• Liaise with flavour houses and raw material suppliers
• Participate in customer meets and discovery calls
• Host and support customer visits across production facilities
• Lead and host first production plant runs on the factory floor
• Ensure customer-specific technical and microbiological standards are met
• Collaborate with SQA to onboard and validate new raw materials
• Manage product BOMs and update internal NPD systems

Required qualifications

• Degree or HND/equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Chemical Sciences, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
• Hands-on experience or academic training in recipe formulation, kitchen/bench prototyping, sensory evaluation, and laboratory hygiene standards
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple development briefs simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Willingness and aptitude to master project management tools (Monday.com) and recipe/ERP systems (ANDI, Opal, Sage)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

• Prior experience or placement year within an FMCG food, beverage, sports nutrition, or supplement manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with contract manufacturing (co-man) or private-label product launches
• Understanding of BRCGS standards, HACCP, allergen segregation, and UK/US nutritional labeling differences

Benefits

• Access bespoke development programmes
• Continued development through an upskilling programme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Day off on your birthday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave
• Ability to buy back up to 3 days each year
• 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months
• Access to face-to-face and virtual appointments with in-house GP
• Access to subsidised on-site dentist
• Access to 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Bupa
• State-of-the-art on-site gym

About the company

THG is a global ecommerce group and a leader in beauty and sports nutrition. THG Manufacturing is the dedicated contract manufacturing division of THG PLC.