Maintenance Lead
Role Overview
This is a key leadership role within our production operation, where you'll act as the lead Maintenance Engineer for your production line and play a critical part in driving performance, reliability and continuous improvement. Working as part of a close-knit line leadership team, you'll take ownership of maintenance planning, scheduling and execution, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently to support operational performance.
You'll lead preventative and corrective maintenance activities, develop and deliver maintenance plans, and use data and root cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability. You'll also coach and support colleagues, champion engineering standards and work closely with Production, Technical and Engineering teams to achieve shared goals.
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent planning and leadership skills, and who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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?
Leading maintenance planning and execution Take ownership of maintenance activities for your production line, ensuring preventative and corrective work is planned, prioritised and completed effectively
Driving equipment reliability and performance Review line performance, analyse incidents and equipment stops, and implement solutions that improve reliability and reduce downtime
Managing maintenance schedules and work orders Develop weekly, monthly and annual maintenance plans, ensuring work orders are appropriately prioritised, tracked and completed
Championing engineering excellence Maintain technical documentation, support compliance with engineering standards and promote best practice across the operation
Coaching and collaborating with others Work closely with Production, Technical and Engineering colleagues while supporting the development and capability of the wider maintenance team
Full Job Posting
About the role
This is a key leadership role within our production operation, where you'll act as the lead Maintenance Engineer for your production line and play a critical part in driving performance, reliability and continuous improvement. Working as part of a close-knit line leadership team, you'll take ownership of maintenance planning, scheduling and execution, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently to support operational performance.
You'll lead preventative and corrective maintenance activities, develop and deliver maintenance plans, and use data and root cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability. You'll also coach and support colleagues, champion engineering standards and work closely with Production, Technical and Engineering teams to achieve shared goals.
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent planning and leadership skills, and who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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?
Leading maintenance planning and execution Take ownership of maintenance activities for your production line, ensuring preventative and corrective work is planned, prioritised and completed effectively
Driving equipment reliability and performance Review line performance, analyse incidents and equipment stops, and implement solutions that improve reliability and reduce downtime
Managing maintenance schedules and work orders Develop weekly, monthly and annual maintenance plans, ensuring work orders are appropriately prioritised, tracked and completed
Championing engineering excellence Maintain technical documentation, support compliance with engineering standards and promote best practice across the operation
Coaching and collaborating with others Work closely with Production, Technical and Engineering colleagues while supporting the development and capability of the wider maintenance team
Requirements
- We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:
- Strong engineering qualifications and technical expertise
- NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC or equivalent qualification in an electrical, electro-mechanical or mechanical engineering discipline, alongside an 18th Edition qualification.
- Proven maintenance and fault-finding experience Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills gained within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Knowledge of automation and continuous improvement Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment and Lean manufacturing tools and techniques
- A strong focus on safety and compliance Knowledge of COSHH requirements and safe systems of work, with a commitment to maintaining high standards
- Leadership and coaching capability The ability to influence, develop and support others while taking ownership of performance and results
- 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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About KP Snacks
British private snack manufacturer producing branded and own-label crisps, nuts, popcorn, and other savoury snacks for UK consumers.
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