At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep production lines running smoothly and efficiently while driving continuous improvement.
- Company: Join KP Snacks, a leading snack manufacturer with a vibrant team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension plan, healthcare support, and generous holiday options.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values your unique perspective and fosters growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and strong mechanical/electrical expertise required.
Electrical Bias Engineer (known internally as Progressive Maintenance Shift Engineer) at Hellaby (Home of KP Nuts).
Shift: 44 weeks of the year: Three-shift rotation, Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm, 2:00pm to 10:00pm, 10:00pm to 6:00am. Night shifts operate Monday to Thursday only. Eight weeks of the year: 24/7 continental shift pattern 2 on / 2 off, 3 on / 2 off, 2 on / 3 off, 12-hour shifts: 6:00am to 6:00pm, 6:00pm to 6:00am.
Join our snack-loving team. We are looking for a Progressive Maintenance Shift Engineer to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you this could be your next big move.
About the role:
- As a Shift Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping our production lines running safely, efficiently and reliably.
- Working closely with Operations and Engineering teams, you'll use your technical expertise to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance and drive Continuous Improvement across your designated area.
- You'll take ownership of both planned and reactive maintenance activities, using lean manufacturing tools and root cause analysis techniques to identify issues and implement sustainable solutions.
- Acting as a Subject Matter Expert in Intersnack Working Systems (IWS) and Progressive Maintenance (PM), you'll also coach and develop Equipment Owners, helping to build engineering capability across the site.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive engineer who enjoys solving problems, driving improvements and making a visible impact on operational performance.
What’s in it for you?
- 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
What will you be doing?
- Delivering world-class maintenance.
- Ensure Planned Maintenance activities are completed effectively, defects are identified and resolved, and equipment remains reliable and operating at its best.
- Driving Continuous Improvement.
- Use lean manufacturing tools, root cause analysis and loss elimination techniques to reduce downtime, improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
- Supporting operational performance.
- Take ownership of IWS performance within your area, contributing to Daily Direction Setting meetings and driving actions that improve site performance.
- Developing engineering capability.
- Coach and train Equipment Owners in IWS engineering principles and maintenance activities, supporting Autonomous Maintenance Step 3 and 4 delivery.
- Providing technical expertise.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Progressive Maintenance and IWS tools, supporting colleagues and helping to embed best practice across the site.
We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:
- Recognised engineering qualifications NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, alongside an 18th Edition qualification, with experience as a multi-skilled engineer.
- Strong mechanical and electrical expertise.
- A proven ability to diagnose faults, resolve technical issues and maintain a wide range of production equipment.
- Continuous Improvement experience.
- Experience using root cause analysis, problem-solving methodologies and improvement tools to drive operational performance.
- Coaching and communication skills.
- The ability to share knowledge, develop colleagues and build strong relationships across Engineering and Operations teams.
- A proactive and positive mindset.
- A can-do attitude, openness to change and a genuine passion for Continuous Improvement and team success.
Our purpose:
At KP Snacks, we're passionate about creating happy snacking moments through our great tasting snacks and iconic brands. Every day, millions of people enjoy our products, including Hula Hoops, McCoy's, KP Nuts, Tyrrells, Skips, POM-BEAR and Butterkist, making us one of the UK's leading snack manufacturers. For decades, we've been delighting consumers by combining well-loved favourites with exciting innovations that reflect changing tastes and expectations. We're equally passionate about our people and committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow, develop and make a real impact.
As part of the Intersnack Group, one of the world's leading snack manufacturers, we combine global expertise with a shared commitment to creating happy snacking moments every day.
We’re committed 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. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.
Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias in Surrey employer: KP Snacks
At KP Snacks, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Hellaby location provides employees with competitive benefits, including flexible shift patterns and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
