<dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleInline">Ref</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementInline">211977</dd><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleInline AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem">Category</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementInline AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem">Food Technology</dd><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleInline">Location</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementInline axiom1-0 axiom-scraped-1">North Wales- Deeside</dd><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleInline AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem">Contract type</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementInline AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem axiom3-0 axiom-scraped-3">Full time</dd><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleInline">Salary</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementInline axiom2-0 axiom-scraped-2">Competitive</dd><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleInline AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem">Company</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementInline AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem"><img src="https://jobs.icelandcareers.co.uk/assets/images/Iceland.png"></dd><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleWide">Description</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementWide"><p><strong>Do you have a strong knowledge of food trends and the emerging market if so then this could be the perfect role for you!!</strong></p><p><strong>We have an exciting new opportunity for a “Product Development Technologist” to join our existing team in our state-of-the-art Ice Kitchen at Deeside </strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Overall Purpose:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p><p>As part of a team across Frozen, Chilled and Grocery Chambers (Own Label, Exclusive Brands and Branded Lines): you will work closely with the development Chefs in the briefing, preparation, assessment, managed feedback and iterative development of products&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Development activities include Benchmarking, Range Reviews, Product Briefing, Product Panelling, Innovation Product Showcases, Supplier Innovation Meetings and Food Development Centre (Kitchen) Events.</p><p>Closely monitor the competition and retailer launches, seeking and highlighting opportunities for Iceland Product Development.</p><p>Lead Market Reviews to define key benchmarks and perform biannual benchmarking sessions to ensure Iceland products exceed / have parity with the agreed benchmark. Provide clear documented outputs of the benchmarking to key stakeholders and lead any follow up actions</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Specialised Skills &amp; Knowledge&nbsp; </strong></p><ul><li>Relevant Product Development experience/qualification(s) in a related area (Food/FMCG)</li><li>Relevant product area knowledge/experience of delivering NPD to the market and the development process</li><li>Food Preparation / Culinary Skills necessary along with a passion for food</li><li>Customer focused</li><li>Strong Initiative with proactive and collaborative ways of working</li><li>Personable and able build strong relationship and collaborate with all stakeholders and suppliers</li><li>Able to multitask and prioritise effectively</li><li>Agile and open minded in approach</li><li>Work well under pressure and to tight deadlines</li><li>Proficient use of Microsoft Office packages</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Alongside this we can offer you:</strong></p><ul><li>A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package</li><li>25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday</li><li>15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Highly subsidised restaurant onsite with our own Michelin Star Chef!</li><li>Subsidised Costa onsite</li><li>Discounted gym membership</li><li>Charity fundraising events</li><li>Educational sponsorship</li><li>Enhanced maternity/paternity leave</li><li>Long service awards</li><li>Reward &amp; recognition</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>#LI-SE1</p></dd><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleWide AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem">&nbsp;</dt>