Taste of the normal life? Zayn Malik could make a packet with job offer from crisp factory

DON'T expect to see Zayn Malik down the job centre any time soon.

The former One Direction star could be taking his career in a whole new, well, direction.

The singer has been offered a job at a crisp factory in his hometown of Bradford, who hope to offer him a taste of the normal life.

Seabrook crisps have offered 22-year-old Zayn the position of Chief Taste Tester.

Zayn announced he had quit the boy band, which was formed on reality show the X Factor, on Wednesday after taking an early leave from their latest tour due to "stress".

Seabrook marketing director Kevin Butterworth said: "It would certainly cause a stir at Seabrook HQ if Zayn was able to take us up on our offer.

"The team might be a little bit starstruck at first, but they'd soon get used to working with an ex global superstar. We'd make him feel right at home."

The letter offering Zayn, who is engaged to Little Mix star Perrie Edwards, the position uses lyrics and song titles from One Direction's hits.

Written by Mr Butterworth, to the teen idol it reads: "We're very sorry to hear about your recent decision to leave One Direction, but Seabrook has an opportunity, which we hope will put a smile on your face.

"We understand your desire to live a normal life and think we might be able to assist with your request to Take Me Home, by helping you return to your roots back in Bradford.

"As staunch directioners here at Seabrook we will miss your dulcet tones, but we have a job opening at the factory and when considering the perfect applicant, the team agreed; it's Gotta Be You.

"Zayn, What Makes You Beautiful is you are a genuine and hardworking Yorkshire lad and it's the Little Things like that which go a long way here at Seabrook HQ.

"The role of Chief Taste Tester is up for grabs and if you're a real Bradford lad then we're confident if there's One Thing you know, is what a good crisp tastes like.

"The role would involve reasonable working hours, a competitive salary and while there may not be hordes of women trying to Kiss You, the job satisfaction is Better Than Words.

"We know you'll miss Harry and the boys, but if They Don't Know About Us then you're better off without them. We're great believers in the ethos that we should Live While We're Young and nothing makes you feel more alive than seeing humble spuds transformed into taste sensations.

"Don't Forget Where You Belong, Bradford misses you and we bet you miss it too. Do let us know; personally I feel that You and I would have the X Factor."

Founded in 1945 by Charles Brook, Seabrook crisps have been based in Zayn's hometown of Bradford throughout the company's history.

Seabrook are currently waiting for a response from Zayn after the letter was sent yesterday.