Job Description
This role sits within the Snacks R&D team, reporting to an R&D Manager in the Innovation/Marketing team, and supports the development of new snack products. Based at the Gateshead site, the role requires travel to Norwich and other Valeo Foods sites to develop products across multiple snacking technologies.
The R&D Technologist supports Valeo’s ACE Innovation process, fostering a strong innovation-led “foodie” culture, and is primarily responsible for early-stage product development from concept through to process handover for both branded and retailer own-label products. This ensures products meet quality, safety, legal, cost, and timeline requirements.
The role involves close collaboration with Insights, Brands, Procurement, Technical, and Operations teams, as well as engagement with internal brand teams, retail customers, and suppliers through meetings and site visits.
What we are looking for:
Promote a “foodie”...
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