Multi Skilled Engineer -Electrical Bias

Ashby de la Zouch (Home ofHula Hoops)

Shift Pattern: 24/7 or Panama shiftpattern (12 hr shifts) day and night shifts

Company Overview

KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group.With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the IntersnackGroup has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savourysnacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, NewZealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand,2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).

In the UK KPSnacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factorylocations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such asHula Hoops, McCoy's, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrellsand popchips.

Salary: £49,937

Some of the benefits you can expect toreceive:

Bonus scheme

Medicash Health cash plan

PrivateHealthcare (dependent on Grade)

KP PensionPlan - matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% ofsalary) which also includes life assurance and incomeprotection

25 days holiday

. 5-year service additional holiday

Annual salary review

MyGym Discounts

Cancer Care

Holiday Buy (buy up toan additional 5 days holiday per year)

CareerBreak

Cycle to Work

Company Sick Pay - once eligible

EmployeeAssistance Programme

Digital GP

Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion

Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitionsand information platform with access to mental, physical andfinancial wellbeing information and tools

TheRole:

We have an excitingopportunity for an experienced Multi Skilled Engineer - withElectrical Bias to join the friendly team at our Ashby sitewhich is home to iconic KP brands such as Hula Hoops, Skips, NikNaks and Space Raiders.

You'll be anintegral member of the Engineering function providing acomprehensive electrical, mechanical and maintenance engineeringservice to safely sustain and improve production operatingefficiencies in line with the continued growth of thebusiness.

As a Multi- Skilled Engineer yourresponsibilities will include:

• Repairing and maintaining production andancillary equipment, property and facilities ensuring downtime iskept to a minimum and in line with the requirements of theproduction process and plan
• Creating PPMschedules, maintaining accurate maintenance records and completingdata entry records within appropriatetimescales
• Acting as host for Contractorsworking on site ensuring that all necessary documentation isavailable and completed and that safe working practices are agreedprior to commencement of work
• Responding torequests from production and Maintenance Leads for engineeringassistance, monitoring visual management boards to ensure priorityitems are dealt with
• Working with theproduction teams to improve their capability and knowledge of theequipment
• Ability to quickly identify problems,perform root cause analysis to stop repeatfailures
• Following policies and procedures inconjunction with the food quality management system andretailer-specific technical standards
• Playingan active part in food safety and health and safety, identifyinghazards and risks, and ensuring all health and safety proceduresand safe working practices are alwaysfollowed

We aim to foster adiverse family-like culture where everyone can be themselves andfeel a sense of belonging. The I&D program focuses on Culture,Leadership, Recruitment, and Equitable Progression. We operate aninclusive recruitment process to attract diverse talent and educatehiring managers on bias. Additionally, we run a comprehensiveprogram addressing various diversity topics to promote an inclusiveworkplace. Join KP Snacks to be a part of a diverse and inclusiveteam that values individuality and promotes growth.

We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diversebackgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed tocreating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong.Please just let us know if there is anything we can do to make theprocess more easily accessible for you or if you have any specialrequirements.

Whichever method you are using toapply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates therelevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence tosupport.

The ideal candidate willhave:

• Demonstrableexperience gained within a food manufacturingenvironment
• City & Guilds Level 3 or higherin electrical engineering. Ideallymulti-skilled
• Excellent communication skillscombined with logical problem-solvingskills
• Enthusiasm, commitment, and the drive tosucceed