New Product Development Technologist Apprentice
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Company: ON A ROLL SANDWICH CO LTD
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Location: TS2 1RY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,000.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000029092
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Application Deadline Date: 22/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. Flexibility may be required.
Brief Description
Supporting the NPD team, On a Roll Sandwich Company is looking for a full-time Product Development Technologist Apprentice to assist with new and existing development projects. This role would be suitable for a candidate with a passion for food looking to begin their career in the food industry.
Future Prospects
Become an NPD Technologist!
Vacancy Detail
- To assist the Product Development Manager on all new and existing product development projects.
- To assist in recipe development using recipe sheets and sample materials to develop and send finished samples to our customers.
- Learn how to carry out taste panel testing trials for existing and new products developed as part of the development process.
- To support with liaising with suppliers in sourcing new raw materials, costings and ensuring our administration is up to date with correct ingredient specifications.
- Develop knowledge in providing samples requested by customers
- Communicating effectively with various departments to achieve project objectives.
- Following all BRC, HACCP requirements during NPD work activities.
- Organising & implementing factory trials and supporting the NPD Manager in other tasks to achieve on-time & efficient launches.
- Communicating the outcomes & next steps following factory trials (e.g. new products, raw materials, packaging or processes) to the relevant teams.
- Supporting with completion of all documentation associated with the NPD process (e.g. trial documents, sensory evaluation, shelf life review, recipe mix sheets, etc.).