Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer

Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer

Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn)

Shift Pattern : 3 shift rotation (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am - rotating weekly) + Weekend Call Out.

Company Overview

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

In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.

As our Multi-Skilled Engineer, you’ll be an integral member of the Engineering function at the Butterkist popcorn factory, providing a comprehensive mechanical, electrical and maintenance engineering service in order to safely sustain and improve production operating efficiencies in line with the continued growth of the business.

Salary : £45,240pa

Some of the benefits you can expect to receive :

• Bonus scheme
• Medicash Health cash plan
• Private Healthcare (dependent on Grade)
• KP Pension Plan – matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection
• 25 days holiday
• 5-year service additional holiday
• Annual salary review
• MyGym Discounts
• Cancer Care
• Holiday Buy (buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year)
• Career Break
• Cycle to Work
• Company Sick Pay – once eligible
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Digital GP
• Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion
• Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools

The Role :

As our Multi-Skilled Engineer, you’ll be an integral member of the Engineering function at the Butterkist popcorn factory, providing a comprehensive mechanical, electrical and maintenance engineering service in order to safely sustain and improve production operating efficiencies in line with the continued growth of the business.

Some of your key responsibilities will include :

Some of the machinery / equipment we use :

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

We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating 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 the process more easily accessible for you or if you have any special requirements.

Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support.

Essential Skills & Experience :

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