Team Member Uttoxeter
(home of Tyrrells vegetable crisps) On-site Shifts:
Monday - Friday, 3-shift rotation (06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00, 22:00 - 06:00)
Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Team Member 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 We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual to join our Manufacturing team, supporting key production processes in a fast-paced environment. This hands-on role involves operating and monitoring process and frying equipment, carrying out essential tasks such as line changeovers, mixing, flavouring, QA checks, and oil management.
You’ll play a vital part in maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene, and safety, ensuring compliance with COSHH and Lock Off procedures. With a strong focus on performance, you'll help us meet output, efficiency, and waste reduction targets while accurately completing all required documentation.
We’re looking for someone who takes ownership, thrives in a team setting, and is passionate about continuous improvement. Whether it’s supporting with cleaning and shutdown procedures or contributing ideas for better ways of working, you’ll be an essential part of our success. If you’re ready to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team where quality and safety come first, we’d love to hear from you!
What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: 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
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? Operate and monitor process and packaging equipment, ensuring smooth line changeovers in packing, palletising, mixing, flavouring, and product inspection.
Conduct quality checks including weight, moisture, and FFA tests, ensuring all products meet specifications at every stage of either process or packing.
Carry out routine cleaning, end-of-shift procedures, and support shutdown processes to high hygiene standards.
Complete all relevant documentation accurately and on time, including quality, cleaning, and production records.
Follow all health, safety, and hygiene procedures, including COSHH and Lock Off protocols, promoting a safety-first culture.
Support continuous improvement by identifying and addressing issues, contributing to key projects and performance targets.
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: Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment (ideally within food or FMCG).
Confident operating machinery and carrying out basic maintenance tasks such as cleaning, inspection, and lubrication.
Strong understanding of health, safety, and hygiene standards, including COSHH and Lock Off procedures.
Comfortable completing accurate paperwork and documentation in line with quality standards.
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