Junior Product Development Scientist

Join pladis, an ambitious global biscuits and confectionery business. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits to support innovation in the Savoury category.

This senior role supports the head of innovation in delivering an ambitious breakthrough product strategy aligned with the company’s growth ambition and sustainability aspirations. The role works cross‑functionally to develop technical concepts, translate protocepts into prototypes, manage technical briefs, and lead pilot and factory trials.

• Deliver product development technical concepts into prototypes that support brand strategies.
• Provide solutions to technical hurdles.
• Prepare technical responses to commercial briefs.
• Deliver bench samples and lead pilot and factory trials.
• Manage costs within trial budgets and project plans.
• Support the medium‑to‑long‑term innovation roadmap focusing on sustainability and productivity.
• Build cross‑functional relationships with suppliers, regional teams and internal partners.

• Solid core technical skills with the ability to understand business, consumer and customer needs.
• Experience working across cultures and functions to deliver projects.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and manage technical briefs.
• Knowledge of product innovation, sustainability practices and cost management.

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
• Health Cash Plan and private medical insurance (if eligible)
• Enhanced parental leave and phased return‑to‑work programme
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme and life assurance cover upon enrolment
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 volunteering day per year and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Discounted gym membership (Carlisle and Chiswick only)
• Discount and cashback scheme for major high‑street brands and supermarkets
• Employee Assistance Programme and financial wellbeing support
• Access to training and development opportunities

MIU Campus, Chiswick Park, West London – 5 minute walk from Gunnersbury Station.

pladis is an equal‑opportunity employer. All openings will be filled on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Accessibility:
The Chiswick site has step‑free access and lifts to support individuals with mobility needs. Reasonable accommodation will be provided where possible.