Product Innovation Technologist (Fixed Term Contract)

We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter!

Employing around 850 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours.

At our core is  IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste.

We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There's never been a better time to join us!

We’re looking for a Product Innovation Technologist to play a critical role in our Alcohol Team by helping bring our innovation plans to fruition, collaborating in new and existing product development projects and gaining exposure across the business right up to Managing Director level.

• Develop new and existing formulations with the NPD manager and organise sample tastings.
• Coordinate gold standard sampling, attend factory trials, and visit manufacturing sites.
• Review and update product and raw material specifications.
• Support technical projects, complete customer forms, and maintain customer databases.
• Track customer complaints with the Quality Manager and ensure high quality product standards.

• A passion for innovation and willingness to learn. 
• Minimum 1 year experience within an NPD department in the food manufacturing industry. Experience with beverages and alcoholic drinks is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. 
• Degree in Food Science or related discipline or equivalent technical experience.
• A good understanding of good manufacturing practices and food quality assurance systems. HACCP Level 2 highly desirable.