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Electrical Bias Engineer (known internally as Progressive Maintenance Shift Engineer)
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’re 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.

Who are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

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?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour 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

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.

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