We’re partnered with a globally recognised FMCG brand known for delivering high-quality, innovative products across international markets.

With continued investment across EMEA, they are looking to hire a Technical Specialist to support the end-to-end delivery of new products from concept through to full-scale production.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role sitting at the intersection of innovation, manufacturing and commercial delivery.

The Role:

You’ll take ownership of product scale-up and technical validation, ensuring new products are production-ready and successfully launched across a complex external manufacturing network.

You’ll be working closely with:
• NPD & R&D.

• Quality & Regulatory.

• Supply Chain & Operations.

• Third-party manufacturers.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and support production trials and scale-up activities.

• Ensure products move from lab to factory efficiently and successfully.

• Develop and manage technical documentation (trial plans, validation protocols, reports).

• Partner with manufacturers to optimise processes and resolve technical challenges.

• Troubleshoot issues during trials and early production runs.

• Ensure products meet quality, safety and specification standards.

• Support delivery of high-volume NPD pipelines across EMEA.

Requirements:
• 2–4 years’ experience in FMCG, food, beverage or liquid manufacturing.

• Background in process, NPD, or technical roles.

• Degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or similar.

• Experience in:.

• Production trials.

• Scale-up.

• Manufacturing validation.

• Strong problem-solving mindset.

• Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and sites.

Why This Role?
• Work on products you’ll actually see on shelves globally.

• Be part of a high-growth, innovation-led pipeline.

• Gain exposure across the full product lifecycle.

• Work within a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

• Clear opportunity to progress into senior technical or NPD roles.