Senior Development Technologist

Senior Development Technologist - Bread

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Salisbury | £competitive | Permanent

We’re recruiting for an established UK bakery manufacturer looking for a Senior Development Technologist to join its development team following the retirement of its sourdough specialist.

The priority is simple: strong hands-on bread and bakery expertise.

You don’t necessarily need an extensive NPD background. If you understand sourdough, fermentation and commercial bread production, the development side can be supported and developed.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of bakery projects from concept through to launch, with a particular focus on sourdough and fermented products.

• Lead sourdough and bread development projects
• Develop breads, rolls, buns and premium bakery products
• Run kitchen, factory and production trials
• Deliver customer-led and blue-sky innovation
• Work directly with major UK retailers
• Present products and concepts to customers
• Work closely with Production, Technical, Commercial and Operations
• Manage multiple projects independently

What We’re Looking For

We’d like to speak with experienced:

Development Bakers | Bakery Technologists | Bread Technologists | NPD Technologists | Process Technologists | Artisan Bakers | Product Developers

You’ll ideally bring:

• Strong practical bread/bakery experience
• Knowledge of sourdough and fermentation
• Commercial bakery or food manufacturing experience
• Confidence working independently and leading projects
• A hands-on, flexible approach

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• Become the site's recognised sourdough specialist
• Significant autonomy to develop and drive new ideas
• Direct exposure to major UK retail customers
• Mix of customer-led development and blue-sky innovation
• Hands-on involvement from concept through to factory launch
• Join an established business with 180+ years of bakery heritage
• Long-term development opportunities within a wider food manufacturing group

If you have strong bread and fermentation knowledge and want to move into a role where you can genuinely influence future bakery ranges, apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.