RD&A Technologist

About Kerry

We’re Kerry Dairy Consumer Foods – a leading name in the food industry with over €370m sales revenue globally. Alongside famous British & Irish brands such as Strings and Things, Pure, Dairygold and Coleraine, we’re also a leading producer of fantastic supermarket private label Butters, Spreads and Margarines. We’re made up of a team of brilliant people and big ambitions. Our products, many of which are household favourites, are eaten by millions of people every day.

About the role

We are looking for a RD&A Technologist that will work on developing new dairy and snacking products for our Dairy Consumer Foods business. The purpose of the role is to create & design brilliant products led by consumer insight and aligned to nutritional and sustainability targets.

As part of the product innovation team, you will work alongside the R&D Manager and Senior Technologists bringing new & exciting products through the development process ready for handover to site NPI teams.

The successful candidate will be based at our Global Technology Innovation Centre in Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

What will I be doing?

• Develop recipes on bench top, pilot plant and work alongside factory team on operational validation. This will include occasional travel to manufacturing sites in the UK & Ireland.
• Consider raw material costs, operational efficiencies, and technical constraints prior to developing propositions.
• Build relationships with Marketing, Operations and Commercial and ensure Customer care and adherence to the Kerry Purpose, Dairy Strategy, Vision, and Values
• Actively participate in idea generation and conversion of ideas to pipeline.
• Maintain knowledge of market trends, restrictions, regulations, customer requirements and processes.
• Seeing ahead to future possibilities of emerging technologies and novel ingredients, translating them into breakthrough strategies & products if applicable.
• Customer facing role developing products for customer and consumer sampling. Presentation of concepts and benefits of the product to internal and external stakeholders.

What will I get in return?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Health Care Cover
• Matched pension scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers 

What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment. 

These include:

• BSc in food science or equivalent, MSc desirable but not essential.
• Project management and organisational skills
• Strong innovation skills to develop novel solutions and create competitive advantage for Kerry.
• Driven to overcome challenges and develop timely solutions.
• Good commercial awareness and market focus
• Experience in cheese, yogurt or milk processing is desirable but not essential.

Get in touch today!

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.

One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life.

One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.

We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

​Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

We look forward to meeting you!