Senior Product Technologist – Innovation

AG Barr Group

. Design, develop and validate great-tasting products in line with consumer expectations .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMiddlebrook • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product formulation and development, with a strong focus on sensory evaluation and quality systems in the food and beverage industry. Capable of managing complex projects and collaborating effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

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Formulation R&D ExperienceSensory Evaluation ToolsFood/Beverage Quality SystemsSpecification ManagementRaw Material Documentation

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Hard Skills

Liquid Formulation DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentNutritional Specification GenerationBenchmarking Competitor ProductsValue Engineering Recipes

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProject CoordinationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Raw Material Management SystemRecipe Management SystemHamilton Grant

Industry Keywords

Food ScienceConsumer ExpectationsIngredient ResearchQuality AssuranceCOAs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop and validate great-tasting products in line with consumer expectations
Lead formulation aspects of projects from concept through launch
Create and develop liquid formulations
Use product development and sensory knowledge to validate prototypes
Value-engineer existing recipes without affecting product quality
Benchmark competitor products
Research and share knowledge about new ingredients
Work with the innovation team and attend innovation workshops to develop new drink ideas
Manage introduction of new raw materials using the raw material and recipe management system
Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to scale up from lab trials into production
Ensure product quality remains consistent throughout shelf life
Generate nutritional and recipe specifications using the raw material and recipe management system
Provide technical support for consumer and trade enquiries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to degree level, ideally in a Food Science or equivalent discipline
5 years of experience in a formulation R&D environment or equivalent
Strong knowledge of sensory evaluation tools & techniques
Excellent sensory skills, including detecting subtle differences in flavour, aroma, and appearance
Strong understanding of food/beverage quality systems
Experience with specification management, ideally Hamilton Grant or similar
Knowledge of raw material documentation requirements, such as COAs
Highly effective communication skills
Ability to coordinate complex projects and follow up with external suppliers and internal cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong self-motivation and proactive problem-solving skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships
Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities and demands
Availability to travel to manufacturing sites and visit suppliers
Demonstrate AG Barr behaviours: Being Honest, Accountable, Connected and Brave

Benefits

Comp & perks

Uncapped bonus linked to business performance
Defined contribution Pension
Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
Flexible holiday trading
Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
Healthcare Cash Plan
Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
Life assurance
Save as you earn scheme
Staff sales discount
Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
Annual salary review
Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content