Senior Beverage Development Technologist

Company: manucomm recruitment
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Senior Beverage Development TechnologistStourport-on-Severn (near Kidderminster)37.5 hours per week (8:00am – 4:00pm)Up to £50,000 DOE

Our client is a fast-growing beverage manufacturer producing high-quality ciders and a diverse range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Beverage Development Technologist / Development Technologist to drive innovation and lead projects from concept to launch.

Role

  • Lead multiple NPD projects from concept through to commercial launch
  • Translate customer and marketing briefs into scalable, commercially viable products
  • Conduct hands‑on lab formulation and oversee factory trials and scale‑ups
  • Work cross‑functionally with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Quality
  • Represent the technical team at customer meetings
  • Travel to other sites will be required from time to time

About You

  • Proven Food or Drink NPD experience (beverages desirable)
  • Track record of successful product launches
  • Strong understanding of factory trials and scale‑up
  • Organised, commercially aware, and confident managing multiple projects

Suitable for candidates with backgrounds such as Senior NPD Technologist, Beverage Technologist, Applications Technologist, R&D Technologist, Drinks Developer or Product Development Manager.

Commutable from Kidderminster, Worcester, Stourbridge and Bromsgrove.

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Posted: April 11th, 2026