Job Introduction
Beverages Technical NPD Technologist | Elton | 12 months- Fixed Term Contract | Salary £40,000- £45,000
Monday - Thursday 08:00-17:00 Friday 08:00 - 14:30- 38.75 hours
The Beverages Technical NPD Technologist represents a vital link between the Beverage manufacturing site and brand owners. The NPD technologist manages both significant detail change for brands, and larger proof of concept material changes in plant process.
The role oversees Technical NPD across Beverages, managing the full process from brand‑owner brief through to production handover while ensuring projects meet agreed timelines and success criteria. It integrates packaging development, liquid development and plant development, maintains frameworks that guarantee consistent implementation standards, and acts as the primary technical contact for internal and external stakeholders. The role also captures plant performance for non‑standard projects and drives continuous improvement based on measured outcomes.
The Key Requirements
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Science based qualification
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Food manufacturing / FMCG factory experience (BRC / ISO / HACCP).
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Beverage / FMCG production process understanding
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Communication skills with brand owners and suppliers
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Listening to customer requirement, comprehending and translating to supplier requirements
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Scientific approach to trials and measurement of success
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Highly organised
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High focus and attention to detail
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Competent IT use in standard software packages
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Ability to deliver to customer and production deadlines
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Work independently with high volume of concurrent projects from multiple brand owners
Part of the Vidrala group, we are a market leader in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the UK, Irish and European food and beverages industries.
With over 2,000 employees, we operate from our three purpose-built sites: Derrylin, Co Fermanagh; Elton, Cheshire and Bristol. We produce around 3 billion glass bottles and other containers annually and can fill up to 500 million litres of bulk shipped beverages every year. Our collective purpose is to deliver and uphold world-leading sustainable innovation, with great people and a great workplace collaborating on a great future.
Joining Encirc means you will be joining a business with a bespoke, 360-approach to the beverage supply chain, spanning filling, warehousing, and logistics. Reducing the road miles and carbon footprint of our customers' products, we are conscious disruptors prioritising sustainability and modern technology. As a forward-thinking and sustainable business, we are committed to achieving zero emissions by 2030.
The Benefits and Perks
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Free onsite gym for all employees
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MyBenefits Reward Platform with 100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers
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Employee Well-being benefits
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Pension scheme
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Life cover
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Professional Development Planning with onsite HR team
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International organisation with plenty of opportunities
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Subsidised onsite staff restaurant
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Subsidised electric car charging
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Holiday buy and sell scheme
The Next Step
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this job opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.
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