SeniorMaintenance Engineer (known internally as MaintenanceLead)
PermanentRole
Days based, Monday to Friday
Pontefract(home of Butterkist popcorn)
Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for aMaintenance Lead to join our team atKP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter andyour growth is celebrated? Keep reading - this might just be yournext adventure!
As aMaintenance Lead, you'll be part of the 3-person Line StructureManagement Team. A maintenance lead role in an integrated worksystem (IWS) is responsible for reducing maintenance and breakdownlosses while maintaining a deep understanding of the relevantengineering and technology.
What it IWS? Intersnack Work Systemsis our approach to improving manufacturing reliability, reducingcosts, and increasing productivity. It is based on two principles:drive to zero losses and 100% employeeownership
Whatwill you be doing?
- Owningthe Progressive Maintenance (PM)system The maintenance lead isresponsible for the PM system for theirline(s).
- Buildingcapability The maintenance lead isresponsible for building the capability of operating teams andequipment owners to deliver overall lineresults.
- Problemsolving The maintenance lead isinvolved in problem solving and managing key linesystems.
- Coachingand developing teams Themaintenance lead coaches and develops teams as a technical coachandresource.
Whoare we?
Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks,proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all workingtogether to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's,we're the team behind your favourite munchies.
Here in the UK,we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and ourSlough HQ. But don't let our size fool you - we're as close-knit asthey come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating ourdifferences, and pushing boundaries together.
Diversity isn't justa buzzword for us. We're on a mission to create a workplace whereeveryone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want tohear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need.Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier foryou, just give us a shout.
What'sin it for you?
We believein giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's ataste of what we offer:
- Competitivesalary, depending on the skills and experience you canbring
- Bonus scheme
- AnnualSalary Review
- Medicash health cashplan
- Private healthcare (role/gradedependent)
- Digital GP service and Best Doctors(2nd Medical Opinion service)
- Cancercare
- Company sick pay (eligibility criteriaexist)
- Holiday buyscheme
- Electric VehicleScheme
- KP4ME - online benefits, discounts,prizes, competitions and information platform with access tomental, physical and financial wellbeing information andtools
In order to besuccessful in the role, you'll need certain skills, experience andknowledge, including:
- HNC/HND or Degree in an Engineeringdiscipline
- Continuous Improvement (CI)experience & utilising Lean tools andtechniques
- Proven strong engineering andproblem-solving skills
- Preferably (food)manufacturing experience