Development Technologist - Advisor

Position: Development Technologist - Advisor

Location: Farmers Boy Manufacturing, Winsford (CW7 3BB)

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7 (occasional weekend work required during peak season)

Salary & Package: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package

Reference: 159485

Closing Date: 14 August 2026

About the Role

As a Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are proud to partner with the Myton Food Group (part of Morrisons) to recruit a passionate and detail-oriented Development Technologist - Advisor for their chilled range manufacturing site in Winsford.

In this vital role, you will support all product development activity across various chilled categories, ensuring that both Existing Product Development (EPD) and New Product Development (NPD) end-to-end processes are completed on time and in full. You will take part in the full concept-to-launch journey, analyze category data, keep abreast of market trends to ensure products are best in class, and run regular benchmarking sessions. (Note: While primarily based out of the Winsford/Greenside manufacturing site, travel for meetings at Morrisons Head Office in Bradford, supplier visits, and other manufacturing sites will be required.)

Key Responsibilities:

Concept to Launch: Support the NPD Specialist and Manager to successfully deliver the Site Product Development Plan.
Market Insights & Analysis: Deliver concise category analysis from trusted data sources and attend customer research listening groups and debriefs.
Quality & Collaboration: Work closely with operations teams and technical experts to safeguard the quality and commercial viability of chilled ranges.
Commercial Prudence: Ensure products are profitably priced, meet margin expectations, and that all pricing and samples presented to customers are prepared accurately and in a timely manner.

About You

We are looking for someone with a true passion for food, an exceptional eye for detail, and strong commercial judgement.

Essential Requirements:

Experience: Prior experience working within a food development process, ideally with knowledge of the chilled food market.
Skills: Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Attributes: High energy, enthusiasm, and drive to deliver results with strong commercial awareness.

Rewards and Benefits

In return for your expertise and hard work, our client offers an outstanding package of rewards and benefits:

Generous Leave: 6 weeks of holiday per year (including bank holidays) plus a guaranteed day off that matters to you (birthday, religious holiday, or special occasion).
Colleague Discounts: 15% discount in Morrisons supermarkets and convenience stores from day one, plus a 10% discount card for a friend or family member.
Financial Security: Competitive pension scheme and life assurance.
Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits, including access to the Aviva Digital GP and Vita Health services.
Perks: Exclusive access to Morrisons MyPerks for savings at high-street shops, gyms, cinemas, and more.
Career Growth: Outstanding internal training, development, and progression pathways.
On-Site Facilities: Subsidised staff canteen and free parking options.
Family Friendly: Enhanced policies including 26 weeks of maternity and adoption leave, alongside neonatal and fertility leave.

Our Recruitment Process

As your supportive agency partner, we are here to guide you seamlessly through your application journey:

Application: Submit your updated CV online.
Initial Connection: Our resourcing team will reach out to learn more about your background and answer any questions you have about the role.
Interview: Attend an interview (face-to-face or virtual) featuring competency questions mapped against core company values.
Final Stage & Decision: For certain roles, a second stage (such as presenting a task or SWOT analysis) may be required before a prompt and transparent hiring decision.