Technologist

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe, ABP's commitment to excellence impacts on every aspect of its business. Our teams of experienced and reliable meat experts are passionate about building lasting partnerships in the European retail, manufacturing and food service sectors.

Our customers are the major multiples and high profile caterers and require the best 365 days of the year. That means central packing and sophisticated distribution, a revolutionary supply chain in the industry which is being led and developed by ABP. Only well-resourced companies can compete for such business.

We want the best people to work for us and we know that a supportive and friendly working environment plays a key role in attracting and retaining employees. We promote the sharing of knowledge and invest strongly in training and development.

Work with the category & Commercial teams to Innovate new products and processes to maintain and grow a creative catalogue of products for the required customer base.

All newly developed products to deliver the required margin for our customers and the business.

Understand the wants and needs of both internal and external customers.
Present facts and ideas clearly and accurately to customers in a supporting role.
Overall awareness of comparative products from all major retailers, through regular benchmarking sessions were the findings are collated and feedback to the wider business teams.

Manage the workload of multiple customers and prioritising requirements with guidance from the Senior NPD manager on critical path creation and meeting the required Key dates in the process.

Work collaboratively with Technical and Production to ensure product quality of new and existing products for the customers that they are responsible for, feedbacks any positives and negatives to both Production / Technical as well as the category team and the customer as required.

Ensure accurate records are available for accessing and viewing by relevant personnel, all folders need to be audit ready at any time through regular assessment of the information and were it is stored within the customer folders.

Maintaining a hygienic and tidy environment in the Test kitchen, through allergen control clear labelling of products with BB & Use By Dates.

Demonstrates a passion for food and a sense of creativity and flair
Has a good understanding of Food trends, and different types of food cuisines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong presenter
Good knowledge of the meat industry and Ready to Cook market
Good organisational skills

Preferred experience of working in a food manufacturing industry
Understanding of factory processes within the meat industry
Computer skills