Shift Engineer – Electrical Bias

Company: KP Snacks
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Location: South Yorkshire
Job Description:

Electrical Bias Engineer(known internally as ProgressiveMaintenance Shift Engineer)Hellaby (Home of KPNuts)

Shift:

44 weeks of theyear: Three-shift rotation, Monday toFriday

  • 6:00am to2:00pm

  • 2:00pm to10:00pm

  • 10:00pm to6:00am

  • Nightshifts operate Monday to Thursdayonly

Eightweeks of the year: 24/7 continental shiftpattern

  • 2 on / 2 off, 3 on /2 off, 2 on / 3 off

  • 12-hourshifts:

    • 6:00am to6:00pm

    • 6:00pm to6:00am

Join our snack-lovingteamWe’re looking for a ProgressiveMaintenance Shift Engineer to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re readyto bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of ateam that values what makes you, you – this could be your next bigmove.

Who arewe?We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnackfamily. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us worktogether to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops toMcCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, basedacross seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knitculture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and pushboundaries together.

About therole

As a Shift Engineer, you’ll playa vital role in keeping our production lines running safely,efficiently and reliably. Working closely with Operations andEngineering teams, you’ll use your technical expertise to reducedowntime, improve equipment performance and drive ContinuousImprovement across your designated area.

You’ll takeownership of both planned and reactive maintenance activities,using lean manufacturing tools and root cause analysis techniquesto identify issues and implement sustainable solutions. Acting as aSubject Matter Expert in Intersnack Working Systems (IWS) andProgressive Maintenance (PM), you’ll also coach and developEquipment Owners, helping to build engineering capability acrossthe site.

This is an exciting opportunity for aproactive engineer who enjoys solving problems, drivingimprovements and making a visible impact on operationalperformance.

What’s in it foryou?We believe in rewarding our colleaguesand helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what weoffer:

  • Competitive annualsalary

  • KP Pension Plan withup to 7% matchedcontributions

  • 25 daysholiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days for moreflexibility

  • Comprehensivehealthcare support including Health Cash Plan, Digital GP andEmployee AssistanceProgramme

  • KP4ME benefitsplatform with discounts, cashback, wellbeing tools and everydaysavings

  • Enhancedfamily-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage oflife

What will you bedoing?

  • Deliveringworld-class maintenanceEnsure PlannedMaintenance activities are completed effectively, defects areidentified and resolved, and equipment remains reliable andoperating at itsbest

  • DrivingContinuous ImprovementUse leanmanufacturing tools, root cause analysis and loss eliminationtechniques to reduce downtime, improve efficiency and eliminatewaste

  • Supportingoperational performanceTake ownership ofIWS performance within your area, contributing to Daily DirectionSetting meetings and driving actions that improve siteperformance

  • Developingengineering capabilityCoach and trainEquipment Owners in IWS engineering principles and maintenanceactivities, supporting Autonomous Maintenance Step 3 and 4delivery

  • Providingtechnical expertiseAct as a Subject MatterExpert for Progressive Maintenance and IWS tools, supportingcolleagues and helping to embed best practice across thesite

We’d love to hear fromyou if you canbring:

  • Recognisedengineering qualificationsNVQ Level 3 inEngineering, alongside an 18th Edition qualification, withexperience as a multi-skilledengineer

  • Strongmechanical and electrical expertiseAproven ability to diagnose faults, resolve technical issues andmaintain a wide range of productionequipment

  • ContinuousImprovement experienceExperience usingroot cause analysis, problem-solving methodologies and improvementtools to drive operationalperformance

  • Coachingand communication skillsThe ability toshare knowledge, develop colleagues and build strong relationshipsacross Engineering and Operationsteams

  • Aproactive and positive mindsetA can-doattitude, openness to change and a genuine passion for ContinuousImprovement and team success

OurpurposeAt KP Snacks, we’re passionateabout creating happy snacking moments throughour great tasting snacks and iconic brands. Every day, millions ofpeople enjoy our products, including Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, KP Nuts,Tyrrells, Skips, POM-BEAR and Butterkist, making us one of the UK’sleading snack manufacturers.

For decades, we’vebeen delighting consumers by combining well-loved favourites withexciting innovations that reflect changing tastes and expectations.We’re equally passionate about our people and committed to creatinga workplace where everyone can grow, develop and make a realimpact.

As part of theIntersnack Group, one of the world’s leading snack manufacturers,we combine global expertise with a shared commitment tocreating happy snacking moments everyday.

We’re committed toinclusionWe’re building a workplace whereeveryone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love tohear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need.And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier foryou, just let us know.

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Posted: September 26th, 2026