Join Our Snack-Loving Team as an Area Engineering Manager!
Location: Billingham (Home of McCoys, Wheat Crunchies, Pombear, and more)
Work Schedule: On-site, Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with KP Snacks? We’re on the lookout for an Area Engineering Manager who is passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference. If you want to be part of a team where your ideas are valued and your growth is celebrated, keep reading—this could be your next big adventure!
Your Role
As our Area Engineering Manager, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the smooth and safe operation of engineering activities in your area. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
* Leading, coaching, and motivating a dedicated team to enhance capability and engagement.
* Driving continuous improvement and fostering a zero-loss culture through innovative maintenance strategies.
* Collaborating with colleagues and external contractors to plan and coordinate maintenance and service activities.
* Delivering improvements in plant reliability, reducing downtime, and ensuring engineering assets perform at their best.
* Supporting technical audits, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance while expanding your expertise in food safety and health & safety.
What’s in It for You?
At KP Snacks, we believe in giving back and ensuring you thrive. Here’s a taste of what we offer:
* Annual bonus scheme with a strong track record of overachievement.
* £6,000 car cash allowance.
* Comprehensive healthcare support, including access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan and a Digital GP service.
* KP Pension Plan with contribution matching up to 7% of your salary.
* 25 days of holiday plus a holiday buy scheme.
* KP4ME - an online platform offering benefits, discounts, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Who Are We?
Glad you asked! We’re KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. With over 15,000 team members across more than 30 countries, we’re the creative minds behind your favorite snacks—from Hula Hoops to McCoy's.
In the UK, we’re a close-knit team of around 2,400, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. We value open communication, celebrate our differences, and push boundaries together.
Diversity is at the heart of our mission. We strive to create a workplace where everyone belongs. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need.
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following:
* Degree-qualified or apprentice-trained engineer with a recognized mechanical or electrical qualification.
* Strong project management and health & safety knowledge, with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Experience in food production, FMCG, or similar site services maintenance.
* NEBOSH or IOSH qualification is desirable; we encourage applications even if not all criteria are met.
* A collaborative approach aligned with KP values: we care, we act, we grow.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of something special!