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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (known internally as Craft Engineer) Billingham (Home of McCoy’s, Pom-Bear and more) On-site | Flexi-shift (24/7 cover) Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance 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. About the role As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you’ll play a key role in keeping our production lines running smoothly and safely. Working as part of the Line Structure Team (LST), you’ll support the day-to-day running of our equipment and contribute to continuous improvement across the site. You’ll be hands-on with both mechanical and electrical tasks, helping us deliver great-tasting snacks to our customers – right first time, every time. You’ll also support and coach colleagues, helping to build engineering capability across the team. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, and where your ideas and energy will make a real difference. 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 £52,578.66 * Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement * Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care * KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary * Holiday buy scheme * KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? * Take ownership of mechanical and electrical integrity across your area * Carry out planned maintenance, fault finding and repairs * Recommend improvements to maintenance schedules and equipment performance * Operate food manufacturing equipment when needed, including changeovers * Support and coach colleagues and apprentices to build engineering capability * Lead and contribute to continuous improvement activities using IWS tools * Monitor plant conditions and report defects, ensuring downtime is minimised * Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and housekeeping * Champion engineering standards and safe working practices * Help create and maintain risk assessments and job operating procedures 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. 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. We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: * A formal engineering qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Multi skilled engineering) * Electrical and mechanical experience and qualifications, including fault finding and diagnostics (Essential) * Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs and safe working practices (Essential) * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * A flexible, hands-on approach and willingness to support across shifts * Experience operating complex machinery in a manufacturing environment * Confidence using data to drive decisions and improvements #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Maintenance Engineer (Canning) Reporting to - Engineering Manager Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience) Hours: Monday – Thursday (flexibility may be needed) Type: Permanent Main Purpose: The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining, operating, and improving the canning line to ensure optimal performance, product quality, and safety, whilst also providing support to the bottling lines. This role is vital in supporting high-volume beverage production and ensuring equipment uptime and efficiency. Duties: • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot high-speed canning and bottling lines including filling, seaming, and packaging equipment., • Monitor line performance (OEE) and lead efforts to reduce downtime and improve productivity., • Perform routine maintenance, corrective repairs, and equipment changeovers to meet production schedules., • Ensure all equipment operates within food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP)., • Work with Quality Assurance to ensure can integrity, fill levels, carbonation, and labelling meet specifications., • Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams to implement process improvements and new technologies., • Maintain accurate maintenance and downtime records using CMMS systems., • Train production staff on canning equipment operation and best practices., • Adhere to all health & safety regulations and support a safe working environment. Requirements: • Degree or technical diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)., • Minimum 5 years' experience in beverage or food manufacturing, in canning (& bottling desirable), • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills., • Familiarity with canning line components (e.g., depalletisers, rinsers, fillers, seamers, pasteurizers, labellers, case packers)., • Experience with carbonated drinks or aseptic canning processes, • Working knowledge of quality and safety standards in food/beverage manufacturing., • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure. Desirable • Experience with PLCs, automation systems, and SCADA interfaces., • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification For more information, please get in touch with Imperial Recruitment Group

Engineering Manager Location: Middlesbrough Responsible to the: Director of Operations Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Hours: Monday – Friday days Type: Permanent Main Purpose The Engineering Manager will lead the engineering and maintenance functions at our drinks manufacturing facility, with a strong focus on bottling and canning line operations. This is a critical role in ensuring optimal equipment performance, minimal downtime, and continuous improvement in line efficiency and safety. Duties: • Ensure compliance with health and safety, food safety, and regulatory standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO, GMP)., • Monitor and optimize line performance, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and energy usage., • Lead and manage the maintenance and engineering team, including hiring, training, performance management, and shift coverage planning., • Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure maximum equipment uptime, especially on high-speed bottling and canning lines., • Manage and deliver engineering capital projects including machinery upgrades, installations, and plant expansions., • Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues across all manufacturing and utility systems., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives., • Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure production goals are met efficiently and safely., • Manage engineering budgets, contractor relationships, spare parts inventory, and procurement of technical services., • Management of site equipment obsolescence and replacement programme., • Management of infrastructure maintenance across site., • Maintain up to date documentation. Requirements: • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline)., • Minimum 5+ years of engineering management experience in beverage or FMCG manufacturing, preferably in a canning facility., • Strong knowledge of high-speed canning lines, packaging machinery, conveyors, fillers, seamers, and CIP systems., • Knowledge of relevant legislation (PUWER, DSEAR, EAWR etc.), • Demonstrated leadership experience managing maintenance and engineering teams., • Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)., • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills., • Excellent communication and project management abilities. Desirable • Knowledge of PLCs, automation systems, and SCADA., • Lean Six Sigma certification., • Experience in a startup or scale-up manufacturing environment., • Familiar with sustainability initiatives, such as energy-saving and waste reduction in manufacturing., • BS7671 17th / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, • Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH etc.) For more information, please get in touch with Imperial Recruitment Group

Due to continued expansion, they are seeking an experienced Print Machine Technician to join their skilled production team. The Role As a Print Machine Technician, you’ll be responsible for operating and maintaining dry offset printing presses used for high-volume plastic food packaging.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU 12 hour shift pattern 7am-7pm/7pm-7am Regular hours available Temporary/ Long term opportunity Working with a company who values your work THE BUSINESS We are excited to be supporting a key client in the food manufacturing industry in their search for an experienced