Job Description

Ready to dive into an exciting opportunity with one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK? Join us at Aldi, where our own brand is the star of the show!


We're all about delivering top-notch quality at fantastic prices - especially when our customers need it most!



As a Product Technologist, you'll be the mastermind behind managing products, using your industry expertise and innovative spirit. You'll be a vital part of our team, ensuring Aldi products meet our high standards and fostering a culture of quality throughout our supply base.


Your mission? Support our Buyers in bringing products from idea to shelf and keep our standards shining bright post-launch.


We're on the lookout for experienced Product Technologists who have specialised knowledge within your product group. If you have a proven track record of swiftly launching products while ensuring continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle, you're the one we want!

Your New Role

Oversee Product Development for all projects within their retail categories

Conduct pre-tender sampling and create product briefs

Review supplier samples against submission information, provide feedback and iterate product

Support with the documentation of final agreed specification including the creation of a QAS

Conduct Production Case Checks

Coordinate the ongoing monitoring programme for all products within categories

Resolve delays

Complete regular status reports

Attend regular stakeholder meetings with senior Buying colleagues

Competitor analysis

Identify cost saving opportunities

Identify and implement new systems and processes to improve speed to shelf

About You

Essential:

HACCP Level 3 Technical experience within Food Manufacturing, Quality or Retail Able to influence cross functionally and across all levels within the business Experience working with both internal and external stakeholders Previous experience as a Product Technologist in a product facing role Strong attention to detail Good understanding of the retail product development process Project management skills Critical path management Strong communication skills Highly analytical Creative mindset Supplier Management Cross functional working with commercial teams/other business functions Food expertise across several product areas/ temperature regimes Able to work independently and part of a team Confident, professional, and articulate Able to prioritise and work to deadlines Computer Literate: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint High level of attention to detail Calm under pressure Able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Desirable:

Experience working at a manufacturing site/ supplier or another major retailer Knowledge of food products Knowledge of quality management systems/product safety controls

What you'll get in return

Salary starting at 36,625 rising to 42,770 Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of remote working up to 2 days per week 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays In office flexi-time Full training provided Pension scheme Private employee medical insurance after 4 years Company sick pay scheme Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year Long service rewards Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

You'll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location*



Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

If you're looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!

Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship*