Job Description

We're looking for a

Product Developer

to join our Innovation Team in a permanent, full-time position based predominantly in central London with travel to the factory in Nuneaton.


With the coming together of our two amazing brands - Eat Real and Proper - to create PROPER SNACKS, we're reinventing snacking as an act of positive well-being. At the heart of it all is our innovation team: the tastemakers, creators, and guardians of everything we make - from bold flavours to standout packaging.


In our rapidly growing business, we're looking for a food-loving, product development enthusiast, who's looking to kick start their career within Food Innovation!

The Person:

You are a proactive, positive individual who is keen to gain hands-on experience in the food industry and excited to roll up your sleeves! You're curious to learn, challenge yourself, and apply your knowledge to real-world business situations.


You plan and organise your time well, hit deadlines, and communicate effectively. With the flexibility to work collaboratively and independently, you'll embrace the PROPER SNACKS culture and values while taking ownership of the challenges you encounter.


You're a real foodie, passionate about experimenting with flavours, exploring new products, and staying on top of the latest food trends.

The Role:

This is a hands-on, dynamic role where you'll be involved in every stage of product development, from concept to launch. You'll gain broad exposure to innovation, sensory testing, competitor analysis, and scale-up trials, with the opportunity to lead projects and contribute to strategic initiatives. No two days will be the same--you'll be on the factory floor for trials, running shelf-life panels, and back in our development kitchen creating samples. Expect a fast-paced environment where you'll develop a deep understanding of product development process. You'll be based at our London office (9am - 6pm) with weekly travel to our Nuneaton Factory (travel expenses covered) and the flexibility to work from home occasionally.

Responsibilities:

This role offers the chance to gain experience across all aspects of product development, with opportunities to take on new challenges and grow.

Factory Trials & Scale-Up

- Support and lead aspects of scaling products from kitchen to full production, assisting with trials and working closely with suppliers and production teams.

Sensory & Shelf-Life Testing

- Lead internal tastings (Snackclub!), conduct shelf-life testing, analyse data, and report key findings.

Competitor & Market Analysis

- Own and maintain the competitor tracking spreadsheet, researching new launches and market trends to keep us ahead of the game.

Sample Management

- Prepare and send samples for internal reviews, sales meetings, and retailer pitches.

Site Visits & Factory Exposure

- Travel between our London HQ, Nuneaton Factory, suppliers and food shows to gain full 360 innovation experience.

Kitchen & Facility Management

- Ensure the Development Kitchen is well-stocked, organised, and ready for innovation.

Project Ownership

- Manage your own NPD projects with guidance, gaining experience in end-to-end development.

Requirements:

A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or a related field.


1-2 years of relevant experience in food product development is preferred, but we welcome applications from entry-level candidates, including those with internship experience.


You're positive, proactive and relentless, able to get stuff done with a flexible, can-do attitude. We need a Team player - working within the Innovation team and collaborating across the PROPER SNACKS sites to achieve project goals.


Excellent communication skills are a must, verbal confidence combined with the ability to be concise in writing trial / practical reports.


Familiar with the Microsoft Office suite of tools, with particular skills in Excel.


Oh yes and a love of snacking - passionate about food and with a discerning palate for product tasting!

About PS:

PROPER SNACKS is the home of PROPER and Eat Real. The UK's fastest-growing major snacks company.


We're a diverse team of builders, thinkers, creators and makers - based in London and Nuneaton and serving snackers across Europe. Our brilliant team are united by an insatiable curiosity and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. At PROPER SNACKS, we don't sit still. We scale fast, dream big and back our people to make stuff happen. Our values keep us grounded: Be builder. Dream bigger. Seriously fun.


Whether you're joining us in London - where the brands are built, and big ideas take flight. Or in Nuneaton where magic happens in our factory and every bag gets made - you'll be part of a team shaking up the snacking world. Get a flavour of what life is like at PROPER SNACKS here.


LDN - Drummond Street - London - NW1 3HP


NUN - Townsend Dr - Nuneaton - CV11 6TJ

Our Approach:

PROPER and Eat Real is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.


Please let us know if there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the recruitment or interview process.