Process Technologist

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
We’re looking for a Process Technologist to join us at Intersnack. If you’re 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 you’ll help shape the future of some of our most loved snack brands. You’ll 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.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that’s passionate about quality, innovation and sustainability. From translating consumer insights into product concepts to ensuring food safety and compliance, you’ll play a key role in delivering snacks that surprise and delight.

We’re looking for someone who’s curious, organised and confident working across different teams and sites. If you enjoy solving problems, sharing ideas and making a real impact, 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 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 precision—planning, 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 Europe’s leading savoury snacks producers, creating ‘happy snacking moments’ for millions of people every day. As a privately owned business, we take a long-term view—growing 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.

We’re united by a shared commitment to quality, innovation and care—for our consumers, our colleagues and the planet.

What we offer

Join a business that’s big enough to make an impact, and personal enough to make it feel yours. At Intersnack, you’ll find a role that’s broad, fulfilling and full of opportunity.

We’ll support your growth through teamwork, collaboration and a culture that values your individuality. You’ll 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.

We’re 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’

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

• Strong knowledge of food ingredients and processing—you understand the science and enjoy applying it

• Practical skills in trial planning, data collection, analysis and reporting—you’re confident working with detail

• 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 across functions

• Bonus points for experience with Lean techniques, sustainability initiatives or working across multiple sites

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