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25.06.2025
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Billingham / Tanfield (flexibility required between both sites)
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Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Development Technician to join our team at KP Snacks. This role involves supporting R&D projects, coordinating development activities, working with suppliers and internal teams to meet customer requirements, and ensuring products are ready for production.
What’s in it for you?
We offer comprehensive healthcare, a pension plan with contribution matching up to 7%, and access to our online benefits platform KP4ME, which includes discounts, prizes, and wellbeing resources.
What will you be doing?
* Coordinate and support bench and factory trials from planning to production.
* Manage sample logistics, ensuring traceability and presentation.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align projects and communicate effectively.
* Support trial activities to launch high-quality products.
* Gain experience with systems like JDE and Optiva, and deepen your understanding of manufacturing processes.
Who are we?
KP Snacks, part of Intersnack, employs over 15,000 people across 30 countries. In the UK, we have about 2,400 employees across seven factories and our Slough HQ. We value diversity, teamwork, and innovation, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate:
* Passion for food science, technology, or STEM, supported by your academic background.
* Strong communication, organizational, and IT skills.
* Experience in R&D labs, FMCG, or food production environments is advantageous.
* Knowledge of seasonings, ambient products, or pilot trials is a bonus.
* Proactivity, adaptability, and a commitment to food safety, continuous improvement, and positive relationships.
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