Senior Maintenance Engineer
13 days ago
Pontefract
Join Our Snack-Loving Team as a Senior Maintenance Engineer!\n Location: Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn) Shift: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 \n Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? At KP Snacks, we’re on the lookout for a Maintenance Lead who is eager to bring innovative ideas to the table, enhance their skills, and be part of a dynamic team that celebrates individuality. This could be your next big move! Who Are We?\n We’re KP Snacks, a proud member of the Intersnack family. With over 15,000 colleagues across more than 30 countries, we create the snacks people love—from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, our close-knit team of around 2,400 is dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can speak up, celebrate differences, and push boundaries together. About the Role\n As a key member of our three-person Line Structure Management Team, you will: \n\n • Enhance equipment reliability and drive performance across our production lines.\n, • Lead our Progressive Maintenance programme, utilizing data and technical expertise to tackle recurring issues and implement sustainable improvements.\n, • Engage in hands-on leadership, continuous improvement, and coaching to foster a culture of ownership and reliability.\n\n If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and making a tangible impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you! What is IWS?\n Intersnack Work Systems (IWS) is our structured approach to continuous improvement in manufacturing. With a focus on zero losses and 100% employee ownership, IWS empowers teams to deliver consistent, sustainable performance by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies at every level. What’s in It for You?\n We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a taste of what we offer: \n\n • Annual salary of £49,890, plus an annual bonus (targeted at 5%)\n, • KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions\n, • 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days for more flexibility\n, • Comprehensive healthcare support including Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, and Employee Assistance Programme\n, • KP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback, wellbeing tools, and everyday savings\n, • Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life\nYour Responsibilities\n\n, • Lead the Progressive Maintenance programme: Own maintenance strategy, drive reliability improvements, and reduce breakdown and maintenance-related losses.\n, • Drive continuous improvement: Utilize root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques to address recurring equipment and process issues.\n, • Partner with Operations and Equipment Owners: Improve line performance and build strong cross-functional relationships.\n, • Coach and develop colleagues: Increase technical capability and encourage a culture of ownership and accountability.\n, • Use data and performance insights: Identify opportunities and support the delivery of safety, quality, cost, and productivity targets.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: \n\n • A strong engineering background: Supported by a Level 3 qualification in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent.\n, • Proven maintenance and fault-finding expertise: Ability to diagnose issues and implement solutions to improve equipment reliability.\n, • Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies: Such as Lean, TPM, IWS, or similar approaches.\n, • Leadership and coaching skills: Ability to influence and develop colleagues in a manufacturing environment.\n, • Experience in manufacturing, food production, or FMCG: Candidates from other engineering sectors with transferable skills are encouraged to apply.\n, • A proactive and collaborative approach: Passion for continuous improvement, teamwork, and delivering results.\nOur Purpose\n At KP Snacks, we’re passionate about creating happy snacking moments through our delicious snacks and iconic brands. Every day, millions enjoy our products, making us one of the UK’s leading snack manufacturers. We’re equally committed to our people, fostering a workplace where everyone can grow, develop, and make a real impact. We’re Committed to Inclusion\n 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. If there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. \n Join us in creating happy snacking moments every day!