Maintenance Lead in London

Job DescriptionJoin Our Snack-Loving Team as a Maintenance Lead!

Location: Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more)
Type: On-site | Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

Why KP Snacks?

At KP Snacks, we’re not just about making snacks; we’re about creating happy snacking moments. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills, and be part of a team that values individuality, this could be your next big move!

Who Are We?

We’re proud to be part of the Intersnack family, working across more than 30 countries with over 15,000 colleagues. In the UK, our team of around 2,400 is dedicated to crafting the snacks people love, from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. We celebrate our close-knit culture where everyone is encouraged to speak up, embrace differences, and push boundaries together.

About the Role

As our Maintenance Lead, you’ll take charge as the lead Maintenance Engineer for a production area, collaborating closely with the Process Lead and Line Lead. Your mission? To deliver robust maintenance processes that minimize machine stoppages and ensure optimal asset care strategies for every piece of equipment.

You’ll lead and coach your team to achieve true Autonomous Maintenance, analyze losses, develop action plans, and drive sustained improvement. Plus, you’ll play a pivotal role in our zero loss journey by enhancing engineering capabilities and supporting larger capital projects.

What’s in It for You?

We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a taste of what we offer:

• Competitive annual salary
• KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions
• 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days for more flexibility
• Comprehensive healthcare support including Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, and Employee Assistance Programme
• KP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback, wellbeing tools, and everyday savings
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life

Your Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance planning and scheduling activities, including Daily Maintenance meetings, weekly scheduling, and monthly maintenance planning.
• Review breakdowns and prevent reoccurrence by identifying root causes and deploying effective countermeasures.
• Drive Daily Direction Setting (DDS) by providing clear updates on breakdowns and maintenance performance.
• Build maintenance capability within your area, coaching colleagues on Autonomous Maintenance activities.
• Support continuous improvement and capital projects, contributing to measurable, sustained results.

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

• A minimum level 3 electrical qualification with hands-on experience and strong practical engineering knowledge.
• Proven engineering and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to lead technical discussions.
• Experience in a TPM or RCM maintenance environment, applying structured maintenance strategies.
• An understanding of Lean tools and techniques to support continuous improvement.
• Coaching or people development experience, with the ability to motivate and build capability across a team.

Our Purpose

At KP Snacks, we’re passionate about creating happy snacking moments through our great-tasting snacks and iconic brands. Every day, millions enjoy our products, making us one of the UK’s leading snack manufacturers.

For decades, we’ve delighted consumers by combining well-loved favorites with exciting innovations. We’re equally committed to our people, fostering a workplace where everyone can grow, develop, and make a real impact.

Commitment to Inclusion

We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. If there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.