Technical Operator
Role Overview
In this hands-on role, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing process, helping to produce the quality snacks our customers love. You’ll operate machinery, monitor quality, and keep things running smoothly to meet production targets. It’s a great opportunity to make a real impact in a team where your contribution matters, whether you're bringing previous manufacturing experience or are ready to learn new skills on the job. With full training and a strong focus on safety, quality, and collaboration, this is a role that offers development, stability and the chance to be part of something bigger.
What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:
Annual salary of £29,265.02 based on 36.88 hours per week
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?
Operating packing and processing machinery to meet production goals
Tackling operational challenges with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Working as part of a team to maintain high standards across the line
Making a difference by contributing to continuous improvement and quality
Learning to carry out product testing and machine changeovers
Full Job Posting
About the role
In this hands-on role, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing process, helping to produce the quality snacks our customers love. You’ll operate machinery, monitor quality, and keep things running smoothly to meet production targets. It’s a great opportunity to make a real impact in a team where your contribution matters, whether you're bringing previous manufacturing experience or are ready to learn new skills on the job. With full training and a strong focus on safety, quality, and collaboration, this is a role that offers development, stability and the chance to be part of something bigger.
What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:
Annual salary of £29,265.02 based on 36.88 hours per week
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?
Operating packing and processing machinery to meet production goals
Tackling operational challenges with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Working as part of a team to maintain high standards across the line
Making a difference by contributing to continuous improvement and quality
Learning to carry out product testing and machine changeovers
Requirements
- We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:
- A good level of literacy and numeracy, with attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues
- Experience in manufacturing or food production (or a willingness to learn)
- Food Safety Level 2 is desirable – but don’t worry, we provide full training
- A proactive, can-do attitude that aligns with our values of ownership and collaboration
- 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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