Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer (known internally as Progressive Maintenance Shift Engineer)

Hellaby (Home of KP Nuts - our specialist nut factory)

On-site

Shift Pattern: 44 weeks of the year - 3-shift rotation - 5 days per week (06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00, 22:00 - 06:00) - Night shifts run only on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

8 weeks of the year - 24/7 shift rotation - 2On/2 Off – 3On/2 Off – 2On/3Off - 12 hour shifts (06:00 - 18:00, 18:00 - 06:00)

Join our snack-loving team! We''re looking for a Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure!

The Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer will provide essential engineering expertise to support Operations in reducing and eliminating downtime. This will be achieved through Continuous Improvement, using lean manufacturing tools to identify root causes and implement corrective actions, as well as delivering minor projects to drive improvements.

The role involves both proactive maintenance - carrying out Planned Maintenance and closing defects - and reactive maintenance, responding to breakdowns effectively. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Intersnack Working Systems (IWS) and Progressive Maintenance (PM) tools, the PM Shift Engineer will adhere to Daily Management System (DMS) standards to drive waste elimination.

A key part of the role includes coaching and training Equipment Owners (EOs) in IWS engineering principles and maintenance tasks (AM Step 3 and 4), ensuring a high level of technical capability across the team.

What’s in it for you?

• Bonus scheme
• Annual salary review
• Medicash health cash plan/Digital GP/Best Doctors (2nd Medical Opinion service) and Cancer care
• Company sick pay (eligibility criteria exist)
• Holiday buy scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools

What will you be doing?

• Lead proactive maintenance efforts – Work with Maintenance Leads to ensure the effective delivery of Planned Maintenance tasks, keeping equipment in optimal condition.
• Drive continuous improvement – Identify and resolve defects, participate in loss elimination planning, and implement actions to reduce downtime and improve performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams – Support Equipment Owners (EOs) through coaching and training, ensuring they develop key engineering skills in line with PM and AM Masterplans.
• Make a measurable impact – Own IWS performance for a designated area, contributing directly to Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings and driving improvements.
• Develop technical expertise – Gain experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Progressive Maintenance (PM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) systems, while supporting the technical growth of colleagues.

Who are we?

Glad you asked! We''re KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together 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 our Slough HQ. But don''t let our size fool you – we''re as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our successes, and pushing boundaries together.

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Strong engineering knowledge – NVQ level 3, multi-skilled experienced engineer (with 18th Edition qualification) is essential for this role.
• Technical and coaching skills – Your expertise in mechanical and electrical processes, combined with strong communication and coaching abilities, will help develop the wider team.
• Relevant experience in engineering – Prior experience in an engineering role, ideally within FMCG, along with proficiency in IWS, will be highly beneficial and transferable.
• Aligned with KP values – A can-do attitude, openness to change, and a commitment to continuous improvement will ensure success in this dynamic and collaborative environment.