Overview
This is an exciting role at the heart of product innovation, helping to shape the future of snacking across KP Snacks popcorn brand and retailer portfolios. Reporting to the Product Development Manager, youll support the development of new products, optimise existing ranges and help turn creative ideas into high‑quality, commercially viable snacks. Youll work closely with colleagues across R&D, Technical, Operations, Marketing and Procurement, contributing to everything from bench development and prototyping to factory trials and first production runs. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about food, curious, collaborative and ready to grow their career in product development.
Creating prototypes, delivering development for innovation, reformulation and value engineering, and supporting scale‑up into factory production.
Responsibilities
* Planning and running factory trials
* Working with site teams to prepare for and execute trials, ensuring products meet quality, operational and cost targets
* Managing samples and documentation
* Conducting sensory and benchmarking analysis
* Collaborating across our business and supply base
* Representing R&D during visits and meetings
Qualifications
* Experience in product development (preferable)
* Exposure to product development, factory trials or technical processes
* Experience in an FMCG environment (preferable)
* Science‑based degree or similar qualification (preferable), ideally in Food Science, Food Technology or another relevant scientific field, but practical experience is just as valuable
* Strong project coordination skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver to agreed timelines
* A collaborative and solutions‑focused mindset, confident working with cross‑functional teams across different sites
* Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills, accurate, organised and committed to maintaining high standards
About KP Snacks
Were KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoys. In the UK, were a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. Were proud of our close‑knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. Were committed to inclusion. Were building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you dont tick every box, wed still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if theres anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.
Benefits
* Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
* Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
* KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
* 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
* KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more
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