Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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Research& Development Technologist
Pontefract(Home of Butterkist Popcorn)
Hybrid
Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for aResearch & Development Technologist to join our teamat KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter andyour growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your nextadventure!
This R&D Technologist role sits at the heart of theKP Snacks Research & Development team and offers the opportunity toshape the future of snacking. Working across product category teams,you’ll support the creation and optimisation of innovative,high-quality products that delight consumers and align with oursustainability goals. With a passion for food design, you’ll developtechnical and consumer insight to help bring new product concepts tolife — from initial idea through to factory trials and final marketlaunch.
You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teamsincluding Operations, Technical, Commercial, Procurement and Insights,as well as suppliers and manufacturing sites. Responsibilities includehands-on product development, trial execution, benchmarking, andsample preparation, all while maintaining compliance with safety,quality, cost and efficiency standards.
This is an excellentopportunity for someone eager to contribute to an ambitious,values-led business, with scope to develop their skills and technicalexpertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What’s in it for you?
We believe ingiving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here'sa taste of what we offer:
* Comprehensive HealthcareSupport – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan, including a DigitalGP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), andspecialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.
* KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of yoursalary
* 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme
* KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitionsand information platform with access to mental, physical and financialwellbeing information and tools
What willyou be doing?
* Drive hands-on productdevelopment, creating and refining snack concepts from benchwork through to full-scale factory trials.
* Tackle the exciting challenge of bringinginnovative, consumer-loved products to market whilebalancing creativity with manufacturing feasibility andcost-efficiency.
* Collaborate withcross-functional teams across R&D, Operations, Technical, Marketingand Procurement, playing a key role in a supportive,fast-paced environment.
* Make a real impact bycontributing to KP Snacks’ People & Planet goals, ensuringproducts are not only delicious but also aligned with sustainabilityand compliance standards.
* Gain valuableexperience across the full product lifecycle, withopportunities to grow technical expertise, develop commercialawareness and contribute to strategic projects.
Who are we?
Glad you asked! We're KPSnacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all workingtogether to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops toMcCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies.
Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across sevenfactories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you –we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking ourminds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together.
Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. We're on amission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if youdon't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your uniqueperspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anythingwe can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout.
We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate thefollowing knowledge, skills and experience:
* Brings a strong foundation in food science,product development or food processing, with a curiosity forflavour, consumer behaviour and innovation.
* Applies solid technical, analytical and creativeskills to deliver accurate and effective productdevelopment, while supporting the wider team through collaboration,clear communication and problem-solving.
* Demonstrates transferable experience acrossproduct lifecycles, ideally with experience in consumergoods and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities andcollaborate across functions like Marketing and Supply Chain.
* Project management, packaging or European marketexperience is a plus, but we welcome applications fromindividuals who meet most, not all, of the criteria – we valuepotential and mindset.
* Aligns with KP’svalues through a proactive, can-do attitude, stronginterpersonal skills and a passion for continuous improvement,teamwork and consumer-led thinking.
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