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Development TechnologistCompetitive salaryHighly competitive rewards package including Group PensionWorking Hours:Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pmLocation:AstonWhy join us?We’re constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. We want our people to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more.About the role:To be a great Development Technologist, you will be highly motivated with a passion for food and strong attention to detail.Role Accountabilities:Business Communication: Has relationships with relevant functions to support the Development process activity.Customer: Has good overall awareness of retailer development requirements.Culinary: Demonstrates an interest and passion within product area.Product Innovation: Able to identify emerging food and market trends with a passion for food and a drive to innovate.Business Knowledge: Has a good understanding of the relevant site capabilities.Product Development Cycle: Uses recipe management systems to generate all key recipe information and costings in line with the commercial targets. Delivers all Development tasks to the required standard and timescale.Market Awareness: Is aware of comparative products from all retailers and captures and communicates relevant changes and newness.Pipeline Management: Inputs clear and accurate detail into Sector Pipeline document.Behaviours: Attention to detail, fast paced, positive, dynamic, creative, organised, curious, alignment to BV values.About you:Excellent PC skillsA food-based degree or relevant experienceA valid driving licenceResilient and self-motivated with good time management skillsOrganised, an effective communicator and team playerWilling to learn and grow into the role and businessWhat you’ll receive:As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.You’ll enjoy:Life Assurance (1 x salary)25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role)Private medical insurance (after 5 years’ service)Staff ShopStakeholder Pension SchemeDiscount & cashback platformPersonal Accident InsuranceFree health checkEmployee Assistance ProgrammeA range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)Salary sacrifice car lease schemeFree independent mortgage adviceDiscounted tutoring for childrenAccess to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salaryFree car parking – Site dependantProud to be BakkavorWe’re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. We’re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!#J-18808-Ljbffr