Research and Development Technologist Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn) Hybrid Join our snack-loving team! We''re looking for a Research and Development Technologist to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading - this might just be your next adventure! This RandD Technologist role sits at the heart of the KP Snacks Research and Development team and offers the opportunity to shape 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 our sustainability goals. With a passion for food design, you''ll develop technical and consumer insight to help bring new product concepts to life - from initial idea through to factory trials and final market launch. You''ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Technical, Commercial, Procurement and Insights, as well as suppliers and manufacturing sites. Responsibilities include hands-on product development, trial execution, benchmarking, and sample preparation, all while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, cost and efficiency standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to contribute to an ambitious, values-led business, with scope to develop their skills and technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment. What''s in it for you? We believ