AddressPosition Snapshot
Business: Nestlé Product Technology Centre – Confectionery (NPTC)
Role: R&D Product Specialist - KitKat
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Circa 40,000 per annum depending on experience plus potential bonus + fantastic benefits
This is a full-time permanent opportunity, but we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs so please speak to use during the recruitment process to understand what this could look like for you.
Position Summary
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced R&D Product Specialistto join our KitKat team at our R&D facility in York. This really is a fantastic and broad role that will see you work with many different markets and stakeholders to develop and deliver world class innovations across our Confectionery factories worldwide.
NPTC Confectionery York is Nestlé’s leading centre for Confectionery Research & Development, working in partnership with 2 development centres in Chile and China. In York we are a team of 170 amazing people from over 30 nationalities and a variety of academia. We have a strong focus on inclusion and belonging, an active Wellness program and we support 50 factories globally. Our objective is to provide ideas, technical innovation, and scientific support (for product, process and technology) to continually improve and grow the confectionery business.
Working with our No. 1 Confectionery Brand, you will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of diverse global projects that encompass the development, innovation, and enhancement of our products.
A day in the life of a KitKat R&D Product Specialist...
- Lead the delivery of projects from idea to launch ensuring deliverables are achieved, including planning, leading kitchen, pilot plant and industrial trials.
- Build, document and share knowledge on the latest trends and developments in confectionery.
- Recommend, plan and deliver technical and scientific support for projects and knowledge building activities.
- Manage cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
What will make you successful?
To be successful in this role you will be qualified to degree level or higher, within a Food Technology/Science or Engineering related subject and/or demonstrate proven experience within an R&D environment where you have operated in a similar role. Previous experience in both an R&D and factory would be desirable but not essential. We are looking for you to be passionate, proactive and results focused whilst acting as an ambassador for the Nestlé Confectionery brand across the world.
You will also:
- Have relevant work experience within a confectionery or similar food environment, ideally with Chocolate, Wafer or moulding knowledge.
- Be able to demonstrate experience of R&D activities.
- Have up to date knowledge of quality, safety and hygiene requirements.
- Demonstrate the ability to deal with ambiguous and complex problems.
In return we will support your development for a global career with exceptional opportunities within a high performing, innovative and supportive culture.
Some UK and international travel will be required, estimated at 5-10% annually.
What you need to know
What can we offer in return? We will provide support and coaching to help you develop yourself in your career and as an individual. By working in a global centre, you will build a huge network across the organisation, creating exceptional opportunities for a global career within a high performing, innovative and supportive culture. Great benefits you would expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.
Job advert posting date 28th Feb 2024
Job advert closing date 13th March 2024
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect – for our employees, our customers and our consumers. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all, and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!
