Overview
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Multi-Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias – Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more).
Shift Pattern: Panama shift pattern (12 hour shifts – days & nights).
What this role involves
In this hands-on role, you’ll support the smooth running of the site by delivering both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of production and ancillary equipment. You’ll work closely with production teams to minimise downtime, carry out root cause analysis, and implement improvements to support overall efficiency. You’ll also take ownership of maintenance records, create PPM schedules, and ensure all data is accurately captured and reported in a timely manner. As a key point of contact for contractors, you’ll oversee safe systems of work and ensure all documentation is in place. With a strong focus on health, safety, and food quality standards, you’ll play an active role in identifying risks, improving processes, and supporting operator training to build equipment knowledge across the team.
What’s in it for you?
We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer:
* Annual salary of up to £52,000 depending on experience.
* Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.
* Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care.
* KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary.
* 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme.
* KP4ME online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools.
What you’ll do
* Deliver hands-on maintenance and repairs across a variety of production and site equipment to keep operations running smoothly.
* Reduce downtime through effective fault-finding, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate with production teams and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and aligned ways of working.
* Maintain high standards in health, safety, and food quality, helping safeguard people and product.
* Develop PPM schedules, maintain accurate records, and support knowledge-sharing across teams.
Who we are
We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. With over 15,000 people across more than 30 countries, we create the snacks you love, including Hula Hoops and McCoy's. In the UK, we are about 2,400 strong across seven factories and our Slough HQ. We celebrate differences, encourage open dialogue, and push boundaries together. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just ask.
Knowledge, skills and experience we’re looking for
* Knowledge of food manufacturing environments and how to apply it to a team where experience is valued.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills to positively influence outcomes and support team success.
* Hands-on engineering background with a minimum of City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical engineering—ideally with multi-skilled capability.
* Additional qualifications or broader experience are a plus, but we welcome applicants with the core requirements and a readiness to grow.
* Enthusiastic, committed, and driven to succeed; comfortable in a culture that champions ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
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