Join Our Snack-Loving Team as a Site Services Manager!
Location: Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks, and more)
Work Type: On-site
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with KP Snacks? We’re on the lookout for a Site Services Manager who is passionate about making 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 Site Services Manager at the Ashby site, you will be at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing our essential engineering services. Your mission? To ensure our equipment and infrastructure are safe, reliable, and compliant. You’ll lead a dedicated team of Site Services Team Members, overseeing:
* Planned and reactive maintenance activities
* Contractor coordination
* Continuous improvement initiatives
With a strong focus on food safety, health & safety, and sustainability, you’ll spearhead engineering projects, support site audits, and foster a culture of zero loss. Collaborating with engineering and operational teams, you’ll optimize performance across various packing lines and process lines.
This is an incredible opportunity for an inclusive and forward-thinking leader with a solid technical background, a coaching mindset, and the drive to influence meaningful change in a dynamic, 24/7 environment.
What’s in it for You?
At KP Snacks, we believe in giving back and ensuring you thrive. Here’s a glimpse of what we offer:
* Annual bonus scheme with a fantastic track record of overachievement
* £6000 car cash allowance
* Comprehensive Healthcare Support, including a Medicash Health Cash Plan and access to a Digital GP service
* KP Pension Plan with contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
* 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme
* Electric vehicle scheme
* KP4ME – an online platform offering benefits, discounts, and wellbeing resources
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Lead, coach, and develop a site services team, fostering technical capability and a strong team culture
* Drive a zero-loss mindset through improvements using MP&S and Breakdown Elimination (BDE) tools
* Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and external contractors for planned maintenance and project delivery
* Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and environmental regulations
* Conduct strategic reviews of service contracts and maintenance planning
Who Are We?
We’re KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. With over 15,000 team members across more than 30 countries, we create the snacks you love, from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, our close-knit team of 2,400 operates across seven factories and our Slough HQ.
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
If you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and experience, we’d love to hear from you:
* Recognized mechanical or electrical engineering qualification (City & Guilds or above) with strong technical knowledge
* A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing others
* Hands-on experience in a manufacturing, food production, or FMCG environment
* Confidence with compliance, risk assessments, and tools such as PUWER and LOLER
* A mindset aligned with our KP values – driven to deliver, committed to continuous improvement, and focused on making a positive impact
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at KP Snacks and be part of something special!