Join Our Snack-Loving Team as a Process Technologist!
Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch or Billingham
Type: On-site, Two-Year Fixed Term
Are you ready for an exciting journey? This role involves regular travel between our Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Billingham sites, with overnight stays from Monday to Friday. Don’t worry, all travel and accommodation costs will be covered by KP Snacks!
About the Role
As a Process Technologist in our dynamic Research and Development team, you’ll play a key role in a major transformation program across the KP Branded Snacks portfolio. Collaborate with talented colleagues in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Commercial to develop and optimize products for some of our most beloved brands.
Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team dedicated to shaping the future of snacking through:
* Robust trial execution
* Continuous improvement
* A strong focus on food safety and quality
What’s in It for You?
At KP Snacks, we believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a taste of what we offer:
* Annual bonus scheme with a strong track record of overachievement
* Comprehensive healthcare support, including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, and specialist cancer care
* KP Pension Plan with contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
* 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
* Access to KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Lead and support factory and pilot plant trials, ensuring accurate data capture and analysis
* Optimize recipes and processes to meet consumer expectations for taste, quality, and value
* Ensure all product development meets statutory, legal, customer, and food safety requirements
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful product launches
* Contribute to sustainability goals through innovation in packaging, raw materials, and energy use
Who Are We?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. With over 15,000 colleagues across more than 30 countries, we create the snacks people love—from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, our close-knit team of around 2,400 colleagues is based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We pride ourselves on a culture where everyone speaks up, celebrates differences, and pushes boundaries together.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re dedicated to building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we still want to hear from you—your unique perspective could be just what we need. If there’s anything we can do to make the application process easier for you, just let us know!
What We’re Looking For
If you can bring the following, we’d love to hear from you:
* A degree in Food Science, Physical Science, or Formulation Engineering (or equivalent)
* Experience in FMCG R&D or cross-functional project work
* Strong technical knowledge of food ingredients and processing
* Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
* A flexible, collaborative approach and willingness to travel regularly
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at KP Snacks and help shape the future of snacking!