Production Operatives
Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raider, popchips and more...)
3 shift rotating Mon-Fri 0600-1400, 1400-2200, 2200-0600
Permanent Role
Company Overview
KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).
In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.
Salary: £27,936 pa plus bonus
Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:
1. Bonus scheme
2. Voluntary overtime available (up to 20 hours per week)
3. Medicash Health cash plan
4. Private Healthcare (dependent on Grade)
5. KP Pension Plan – matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection
6. 25 days holiday
7. 5-year service additional holiday
8. Annual salary review
9. MyGym Discounts
10. Cancer Care
11. Holiday Buy (buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year)
12. Career Break
13. Cycle to Work
14. Company Sick Pay – once eligible
15. Employee Assistance Programme
16. Digital GP
17. Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion
18. Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools
The Role
We have a number of opportunities for Production Operatives to join the friendly team at our Ashby site. As one of our Production Operatives, you'll work within an IWS line structure, reporting into the Line Lead.
The working hours are 3 shift rotation Monday to Friday (6am-2pm/2pm-10pm and 10pm-6am) on a weekly rotation.
KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. We are also incredibly proud to have been named as one of the Top 30 Best Big Companies and one of the Top 10 Food & Drink Companies to work for in the UK (via )
Production Operatives are responsible for undertaking the following tasks:
19. Competently operate numerous machines including packing and poppers
20. Efficiently carry out any assigned operation or task, meeting all output targets
21. Competently operate all flavour units across designated area including following all procedures for filling and recording of each unit
22. Effectively contribute to improved line performance and efficiencies
23. Maintaining excellent housekeeping, health & safety and hygiene standards
24. Resolving running problems/issues
25. Carrying out all testing procedures for product as and when required
26. Ensuring all stages of work are checked against quality standards
27. Cleaning of the units after a changeover or for a shut down
28. Fully engaging with the IWS ways of working principles
We aim to foster a diverse family-like culture where everyone can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. The I&D program focuses on Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, and Equitable Progression. We operate an inclusive recruitment process to attract diverse talent and educate hiring managers on bias. Additionally, we run a comprehensive program addressing various diversity topics to promote an inclusive workplace. Join KP Snacks to be a part of a diverse and inclusive team that values individuality and promotes growth.
We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong. Please just let us know if there is anything we can do to make the process more easily accessible for you or if you have any special requirements.
Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support.
The ideal candidate will have:
29. Previous experience within manufacturing or the food industry (highly desirable)
30. Level 2 in Food Safety for Manufacturing (desirable, although bespoke training is provided)
31. A good standard of literacy and numeracy
32. The ability to take ownership and accountability
33. The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
34. Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative
35. The ability to work independently as well as within a team
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