Multi-Skilled Engineer
Role Overview
As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping our production operation running safely, efficiently and reliably. Working as part of our Engineering team, you'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of manufacturing equipment, helping to minimise downtime and maximise performance.
This is a hands-on role where you'll use both your electrical and mechanical expertise to diagnose faults, solve problems and drive continuous improvement. You'll work closely with colleagues across the site, contributing to equipment reliability, supporting improvement projects and helping to build engineering capability within the team.
No two days are the same. Whether you're responding to breakdowns, delivering preventative maintenance or supporting new engineering initiatives, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact 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?
Deliver planned and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely, reliably and efficiently across the site
Respond to breakdowns and equipment failures by diagnosing faults quickly and implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime
Support continuous improvement activities by identifying opportunities to improve reliability, performance and manufacturing efficiency
Provide engineering expertise and technical support across production areas, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues when required
Support engineering projects and site improvements including equipment upgrades, capital projects and maintenance planning activities
Full Job Posting
About the role
As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping our production operation running safely, efficiently and reliably. Working as part of our Engineering team, you'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of manufacturing equipment, helping to minimise downtime and maximise performance.
This is a hands-on role where you'll use both your electrical and mechanical expertise to diagnose faults, solve problems and drive continuous improvement. You'll work closely with colleagues across the site, contributing to equipment reliability, supporting improvement projects and helping to build engineering capability within the team.
No two days are the same. Whether you're responding to breakdowns, delivering preventative maintenance or supporting new engineering initiatives, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact 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?
Deliver planned and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely, reliably and efficiently across the site
Respond to breakdowns and equipment failures by diagnosing faults quickly and implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime
Support continuous improvement activities by identifying opportunities to improve reliability, performance and manufacturing efficiency
Provide engineering expertise and technical support across production areas, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues when required
Support engineering projects and site improvements including equipment upgrades, capital projects and maintenance planning activities
Requirements
- We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:
- A recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in an engineering discipline
- Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience with proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of industrial systems and equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs and safe working practices
- A proactive and problem-solving mindset with the ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with a collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement
- 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.
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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