🌟 Join Our Snack-Loving Team as a Process Technologist! 🌟
Location: Ashby de la Zouch
Work Arrangement: On-site with approximately 50% travel across our KP Snacks UK sites and some European travel.
Why Intersnack?
If you’re passionate about snacks and ready to make a difference, we want you on our team! As a Process Technologist at Intersnack, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your ideas to life, enhance your skills, and be part of a vibrant team that values your unique contributions.
About the Role
This hands-on position within our Group R&D team is your chance to shape the future of beloved snack brands. You’ll:
* Lead factory and pilot plant trials, ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly.
* Support recipe development and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.
* Transform consumer insights into innovative product concepts while ensuring food safety and compliance.
Join a collaborative team that’s passionate about quality, innovation, and sustainability. If you’re curious, organized, and enjoy solving problems, we’d love to hear from you!
What’s in It for You?
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 or Private Healthcare.
* KP Pension Plan with contribution matching up to 7% of your salary.
* 25 days of 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 trials with precision—planning, executing, and analyzing results to support product development.
* Address technical challenges creatively, ensuring compliance with food safety and customer standards.
* Collaborate across teams to bring innovative ideas to life.
* Make a significant impact on recipe development and sustainability goals.
* Grow through cross-functional projects and international site visits.
Who We Are
Intersnack is one of Europe’s leading savoury snacks producers, dedicated to creating ‘happy snacking moments’ for millions every day. With a turnover exceeding €4.5 billion in 2024, we operate in over 30 countries and employ around 15,000 colleagues worldwide. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and care for our consumers, colleagues, and the planet unites us.
What We Offer
Join a company that’s big enough to make an impact yet personal enough to feel like home. At Intersnack, you’ll find a role that’s broad, fulfilling, and full of opportunity. We support your growth through teamwork and a culture that values your individuality. You’ll be recognized for your contributions and encouraged to share your ideas.
We care about your wellbeing and understand that balance is key to success. Our team spirit fosters an environment where we challenge each other to improve and grow stronger together.
Our Values
Our values shape how we work and define our culture:
* Thinking responsibly
* Acting entrepreneurially
* Growing together
What We’re Looking For
If you can bring the following, we’d love to hear from you:
* Strong knowledge of food ingredients and processing—you're passionate about applying science.
* Practical skills in trial planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
* Relevant experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or R&D—your transferable skills are welcome.
* A collaborative mindset—you're a team player who builds strong relationships.
* Bonus points for experience with Lean techniques, sustainability initiatives, or working across multiple sites.