
About the role
We are on the lookout for a Product Developer to join our Product Quality team here at Tesco. You will define and deliver great quality, value and innovative products for customers, from concept through to launch.
What is in it for you We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank Holidays)
26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, plus 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and access to mental wellbeing support
- Following the product development process to ensure our new products have a clear customer & business rationale and land with maximum impact.
- Working with my NWT & suppliers, ensuring quality for customers & innovation are at the heart of what we do.
- Ensuring all our products are formulated in line with our product rules, corporate initiatives & brand guidelines.
- Following the critical path and artwork process using our product development systems, effective stakeholder management and communication to ensure all products are launched on time.
- Developing products and concepts that feed into and compliment the product & category plan.
- Working collaboratively with product direction to ensure cross category projects and seasonal events are delivered.
- Ensuring our products are always great quality by regularly reviewing and reformulating them where needed.
- Visiting our supplier partners to understand their production capabilities for future opportunities.
- Keeping updated with trends in product & packaging, competitor activity & market dynamics & sharing with my team
- Advocate for Tesco, sharing my expertise and passion for product, actively participating in events & social media.
- Considering commercial implications throughout development in order to maximise quality.
- Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.
- Experience of working in the food industry or formal.
- Clear communication & presentation skills qualification.
- Innovative & conceptual thinking.
- A passion for product & trends.
- Data analysis & decision making.
- Supporting change & a proactive attitude.
- Project Management.
- Commercial awareness.


