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Senior Maintenance Engineer&nbsp;(known internally as Maintenance Lead) Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn)&nbsp;Shift: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure!&nbsp;As Maintenance Lead, you’ll form a key part of the three-person Line Structure Management Team. In this role, you will take ownership of reducing maintenance-related and breakdown losses while applying a strong technical understanding of engineering systems and technology.Operating within our Integrated Work System (IWS), you’ll play a vital role in embedding best practices that enhance reliability, reduce costs, and drive productivity across the line.What is IWS? Intersnack Work Systems (IWS) is our structured approach to continuous improvement in manufacturing. Rooted in the principles of zero losses and 100% employee ownership, IWS empowers teams to deliver consistent, sustainable performance by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies at every level.What’s in it for you?&nbsp;&nbsp;We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer:&nbsp;<ul><li>Annual salary of £48,438.</li><li>Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.</li><li>Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.</li><li>KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary</li><li>25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme&nbsp;</li><li>KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools&nbsp;</li></ul>What will you be doing?&nbsp;<ul><li>Lead and own the Progressive Maintenance (PM) system to ensure equipment is running reliably and efficiently.</li><li>Tackle complex maintenance challenges by driving continuous improvement and solving recurring equipment issues.</li><li>Work closely with operating teams and equipment owners, building strong collaboration to deliver outstanding line performance.</li><li>Make a real impact by embedding maintenance excellence that supports performance, reduces downtime, and improves line efficiency.</li><li>Grow your technical and leadership skills by coaching others and developing team capability in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.</li></ul>Who are we?&nbsp;&nbsp;Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies.&nbsp;Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together.&nbsp;Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us.&nbsp; We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout.&nbsp;We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bring a solid foundation in engineering or electrical disciplines, ideally supported by a Level 3 qualification such as NVQ or City &amp; Guilds.</li><li>Use your engineering expertise and problem-solving skills to support and strengthen team performance and drive practical solutions.</li><li>Draw on your experience with Continuous Improvement and Lean tools, or transferable skills from similar environments, to enhance operational efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing experience is beneficial, particularly in food production—but if you bring relevant skills from another industry, we’d still love to hear from you.</li><li>Share our values of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement, helping to create a positive, high-performing culture at KP Snacks.</li></ul>#LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Senior Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias&nbsp;Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more)Shift Pattern: Panama shift pattern (12 hour shifts - days &amp; nights) Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure!&nbsp;In this hands-on role, you’ll support the smooth running of the site by delivering both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of production and ancillary equipment. You’ll work closely with production teams to minimise downtime, carry out root cause analysis, and implement improvements to support overall efficiency. You’ll also take ownership of maintenance records, create PPM schedules, and ensure all data is accurately captured and reported in a timely manner. As a key point of contact for contractors, you’ll oversee safe systems of work and ensure all documentation is in place. With a strong focus on health, safety, and food quality standards, you’ll play an active role in identifying risks, improving processes, and supporting operator training to build equipment knowledge across the team.What’s in it for you?&nbsp;&nbsp;We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer:&nbsp;<ul><li>Annual salary of up to £52000 depending on experience. </li><li>Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement. </li><li>Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.</li><li>KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary</li><li>25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme&nbsp;</li><li>KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools&nbsp;</li></ul>What will you be doing?&nbsp;<ul><li>Deliver hands-on maintenance and repairs across a variety of production and site equipment to keep operations running smoothly.</li><li>Tackle the challenge of reducing downtime through effective fault-finding, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate closely with production teams and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and aligned ways of working.</li><li>Drive real impact by maintaining high standards in health, safety, and food quality, helping safeguard both people and product.</li><li>Build your technical expertise by developing PPM schedules, maintaining accurate records, and supporting knowledge-sharing across teams.</li></ul>Who are we?&nbsp;&nbsp;Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies.&nbsp;Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together.&nbsp;Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us.&nbsp; We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout.&nbsp;We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bring your knowledge of food manufacturing environments to a team where your experience will be highly valued.</li><li>Use your strong communication and problem-solving skills to positively influence outcomes and support team success.</li><li>Apply your hands-on engineering background with a minimum of Level 3 in electrical engineering with multi-skilled capability.</li><li>While additional qualifications or broader experience are a plus, we welcome applicants with the core requirements and a readiness to grow.</li><li>If you’re enthusiastic, committed, and driven to succeed, you’ll thrive in our culture that champions ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>#CVL #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

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