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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

Learning & Development Manager Billingham (Home of McCoy’s, Pom-Bear and more) On-site | Monday - Friday Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Learning & Development Manager 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 With over 700 colleagues working 24/7 and exciting expansion plans, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you’ll lead a team of three trainers and play a key role in shaping learning and development at our Teesside site. You’ll also collaborate with the wider UK L&D community to drive best practice and deliver strategic initiatives. This is a leadership role focused on process, compliance and capability building – not full-time training delivery. 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 bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement * Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care * KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary * 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more * KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? * Lead the site training team and Education & Training Pillar, building capability and deploying pillar tools across the site * Ensure all compliance and skills training is delivered, accurately recorded and meets audit requirements through the LMS and Skills Matrix * Partner with managers and the leadership team to identify strategic L&D needs, prioritise skills gaps and deliver solutions that support business growth * Own and manage the site training budget, working closely with the Engineering Trainer to maximise ROI and align spend with priorities * Create and maintain dashboards to track training progress, measure effectiveness and support decision-making 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: * CIPD Level 5 in Learning and Development (or equivalent) and proven experience in a manufacturing, logistics or food-service environment * Leadership skills with experience managing an L&D team and driving process improvements * Expertise in managing compliance and skills tracking for large colleague populations, with a structured and detail-focused approach * Ability to interpret data, create actionable insights and influence decisions across functions * Excellent relationship-building skills and confidence working with managers and senior leaders #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite