Process Technologist
Ashby de la Zouch
On-site with travel across our KP Snacks UK sites and some European travel
Join our snack-loving team
Were looking for a Process Technologist to join us at Intersnack. If youre ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you this could be your next big move.
About the role
This is a hands-on role in our Group R&D team, where youll help shape the future of some of our most loved snack brands. Youll lead factory and pilot plant trials, support recipe development and work closely with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing and Commercial to bring new ideas to life.
Youll be part of a collaborative team thats passionate about quality, innovation and sustainability. From translating consumer insights into product concepts to ensuring food safety and compliance, youll play a key role in delivering snacks that surprise and delight.
Were looking for someone whos curious, organised and confident working across different teams and sites. If you enjoy solving problems, sharing ideas and making a real impact, wed love to hear from you.
Whats in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour 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, 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
What will you be doing?
* Lead factory and pilot plant trials with precisionplanning, executing and analysing results to support product development
* Tackle technical challenges with creativity, ensuring every product meets food safety, legal and customer standards
* Collaborate with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Commercial to bring new ideas to life
* Make a real impact on recipe development, process optimisation and sustainability goals
* Learn and grow through cross-functional projects, international site visits and knowledge-sharing across the wider R&D network
Who we are
Intersnack is one of Europes leading savoury snacks producers, creating happy snacking moments for millions of people every day. As a privately owned business, we take a long-term viewgrowing sustainably and acting responsibly in everything we do.
In 2024, our turnover exceeded 4.5 billion. We operate in more than 30 countries, with 12 regional Management Units, 45 production sites and around 15,000 colleagues worldwide.
Were united by a shared commitment to quality, innovation and carefor our consumers, our colleagues and the planet.
What we offer
Join a business thats big enough to make an impact, and personal enough to make it feel yours. At Intersnack, youll find a role thats broad, fulfilling and full of opportunity.
Well support your growth through teamwork, collaboration and a culture that values your individuality. Youll be recognised for your contribution and encouraged to bring your ideas to the table.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than that, we offer a place where you can thrive. We care about wellbeing and understand that balance is key to success.
Were proud of our team spirit and the way we challenge each other to improve. Because being a great team player is how we grow stronger together.
Our values
Our values shape how we work and define our culture:
* Thinking responsibly
* Acting entrepreneurially
* Growing together
Wed love to hear from you if you can bring:
* Strong knowledge of food ingredients and processingyou understand the science and enjoy applying it
* Practical skills in trial planning, data collection, analysis and reportingyoure confident working with detail
* Relevant experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or R&Dyour transferable skills are welcome
* A collaborative mindsetyoure a team player who builds strong relationships across functions
* Bonus points for experience with Lean techniques, sustainability initiatives or working across multiple sites
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