Dream job for snackers at Walkers

In recent months we’ve covered dream jobs for beer tasters and pizza tasters. Today we have one for all you crisps and snacks aficionados.

The Leicester Mercury reports local snack giant Walkers is seeking someone to taste its array of snacks, cakes and fruit juices at its site in Beaumont Leys, Leicester.

The £8.85-an-hour role offers flexible working of between six and eight hours a week, paid holidays and access to the staff shop.

The closing date for applications is 5 December. Now where did the team snack tin go…?

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