Electrical Maintenance Engineer

4 weeks ago


Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, United Kingdom KP Snacks Full time £49,937
Position: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Shift Pattern: 24/7 or Panama shift pattern (12-hour shifts, day and night)

With a robust annual turnover exceeding €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has established itself as a leader in the savoury snacks sector, operating in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. The company employs more than 14,000 individuals and operates 44 manufacturing facilities globally.

In the UK, KP Snacks comprises approximately 2,300 team members across multiple production sites. We are known for our delicious snack brands, including Hula Hoops, McCoy's, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells, and popchips.

Benefits:
  • Bonus scheme
  • Medicash Health cash plan
  • Private Healthcare (dependent on Grade)
  • KP Pension Plan – matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) including life assurance and income protection
  • 25 days of annual leave
  • Additional holiday after 5 years of service
  • Annual salary review
  • MyGym Discounts
  • Holiday Buy (option to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave per year)
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Company Sick Pay – once eligible
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Digital GP services
  • Best Doctors - second medical opinion service
  • Access to KP4ME - an online platform offering benefits, discounts, competitions, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is essential in providing a comprehensive electrical, mechanical, and maintenance engineering service to enhance production efficiency and support the ongoing growth of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct repairs and maintenance on production and ancillary equipment, ensuring minimal downtime in alignment with production requirements.
  • Develop and manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules, maintain accurate maintenance records, and ensure timely data entry.
  • Oversee contractors on-site, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and safe working practices are established prior to work commencement.
  • Respond to engineering assistance requests from production and maintenance teams, prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Collaborate with production teams to enhance their understanding and capability regarding equipment.
  • Quickly identify issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to prevent recurring failures.
  • Adhere to policies and procedures in line with food quality management systems and retailer-specific technical standards.
  • Actively participate in food safety and health and safety initiatives, identifying hazards and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that attracts diverse talent and educates hiring managers on bias. Our comprehensive program addresses various diversity topics to foster an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications:
  • Demonstrable experience in a food manufacturing environment.
  • City & Guilds Level 3 or higher in electrical engineering, ideally with multi-skilled capabilities.


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