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Senior Maintenance Engineer (known internally as Maintenance Lead)
Permanent Role
Days based, Monday to Friday
Pontefract (home of Butterkist popcorn)
Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Maintenance Lead to join our team at KP Snacks. Want to be part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might be your next adventure!
As a Maintenance Lead, you'll be part of the 3-person Line Structure Management Team. A maintenance lead role in an integrated work system (IWS) is responsible for reducing maintenance and breakdown losses while maintaining a deep understanding of the relevant engineering and technology.
What is IWS? Intersnack Work Systems is our approach to improving manufacturing reliability, reducing costs, and increasing productivity. It is based on two principles: drive to zero losses and 100% employee ownership.
What will you be doing?
* Owning the Progressive Maintenance (PM) system for your line(s).
* Building capability within operating teams and equipment owners to deliver overall line results.
* Involved in problem solving and managing key line systems.
* Coaching and developing teams as a technical coach and resource.
Who are we?
We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. With over 15,000 of us across more than 30 countries, we create snacks like Hula Hoops and McCoy's. In the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together.
Diversity is core to us. We aim to create a workplace where everyone belongs. Even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. If there's anything we can do to make this process easier, just give us a shout.
What’s in it for you?
We believe in supporting you to thrive. Here's what we offer:
* Competitive salary, depending on your skills and experience
* Annual Salary Review
* Digital GP service and Best Doctors (2nd Medical Opinion service)
* Company sick pay (eligibility criteria apply)
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, and wellbeing tools
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
* HNC/HND or Degree in an Engineering discipline
* Experience with Continuous Improvement (CI) & using Lean tools and techniques
* Strong engineering and problem-solving skills
* Preferably (food) manufacturing experience
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