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 bring your ideas to life, we want you on our team! As a Process Technologist at Intersnack, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment that values your unique contributions. This could be your next big career move!
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.
* Support recipe development.
* Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to bring innovative ideas to life.
Join a passionate team dedicated to quality, innovation, and sustainability. You’ll translate consumer insights into exciting product concepts while ensuring food safety and compliance.
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 a Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, and specialist cancer care.
* 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 factory and pilot plant trials—planning, executing, and analyzing results to support product development.
* Address technical challenges creatively, ensuring compliance with food safety and customer standards.
* Collaborate across functions to bring new 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, creating ‘happy snacking moments’ for millions every day. With a turnover exceeding €4.5 billion in 2024, we operate in over 30 countries and are committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability.
What We Offer
Join a company that’s big enough to make an impact yet personal enough to feel like your own. At Intersnack, you’ll find a fulfilling role with ample opportunities for growth. We value teamwork, collaboration, and your individuality, ensuring you’re recognized for your contributions.
We care about your wellbeing and understand that work-life balance is key to success. Together, we challenge each other to improve and grow stronger as a team.
Our Values
Our values shape 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.
* Practical skills in trial planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
* Relevant experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or R&D.
* A collaborative mindset and strong relationship-building skills.
* Bonus points for experience with Lean techniques or sustainability initiatives.