Join Our Snack-Loving Team as a Senior Maintenance Engineer!
Location: Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn)
Shift: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with KP Snacks? We’re on the lookout for a Senior Maintenance Engineer (internally known as Maintenance Lead) who is 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 adventure!
Your Role
As our Maintenance Lead, you will be a vital member of the three-person Line Structure Management Team. Your mission? To take ownership of reducing maintenance-related and breakdown losses while leveraging your strong technical understanding of engineering systems and technology.
Operating within our Integrated Work System (IWS), you’ll help embed best practices that enhance reliability, reduce costs, and drive productivity across the line.
What is IWS?
Intersnack Work Systems (IWS) is our structured approach to continuous improvement in manufacturing. Rooted in the principles of zero losses and 100% employee ownership, IWS empowers teams to deliver consistent, sustainable performance by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies at every level.
What's in it for You?
At KP Snacks, we believe in giving back and ensuring you’re happy and thriving. Here’s a taste of what we offer:
* Annual salary of £48,438.
* Annual bonus scheme with an excellent track record of overachievement.
* Comprehensive Healthcare Support, including a Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care.
* KP Pension Plan with contribution matching up to 7% of your salary.
* 25 days holiday plus a holiday buy scheme.
* Access to KP4ME - an online platform for benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions, and wellbeing resources.
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Lead and own the Progressive Maintenance (PM) system to ensure equipment runs reliably and efficiently.
* Tackle complex maintenance challenges by driving continuous improvement and solving recurring equipment issues.
* Collaborate closely with operating teams and equipment owners to deliver outstanding line performance.
* Make a real impact by embedding maintenance excellence that supports performance, reduces downtime, and improves line efficiency.
* Grow your technical and leadership skills by coaching others and developing team capability in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
Who Are We?
Glad you asked! We’re KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. With over 15,000 of us across more than 30 countries, we work together to create the snacks you love—from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. Here in the UK, we’re about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ.
But don’t let our size fool you—we’re a close-knit team that values open communication, celebrates diversity, and pushes boundaries together. Diversity isn’t just a buzzword for us; we’re on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don’t tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need.
What We’re Looking For
If you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and experience, we’d love to hear from you:
* A solid foundation in engineering or electrical disciplines, ideally supported by a Level 3 qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds.
* Engineering expertise and problem-solving skills to support and strengthen team performance.
* Experience with Continuous Improvement and Lean tools, or transferable skills from similar environments.
* Manufacturing experience is beneficial, particularly in food production—but if you bring relevant skills from another industry, we’d still love to hear from you.
* Shared values of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement to help create a positive, high-performing culture at KP Snacks.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of something special!