Technical Operator

Technical Operator

Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops Space Raiders Nik Naks and more)
Shift: 2-2-3 rotating shift pattern 12-hour day and night shifts (06:00 - 18:00 / 18:00 - 06:00)

Join our snack-loving team
Were looking for a Technical Operator to join us at KP Snacks. If youre ready to bring your ideas to the table grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you you this could be your next big move.

Who are we
Were KP Snacks part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries over 15000 of us work together to make the snacks people love from Hula Hoops to the UK were a team of around 2400 colleagues based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. Were proud of our close-knit culture where we speak up celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

About the role

In this hands-on role youll be at the heart of our manufacturing process helping to produce the quality snacks our customers love. Youll operate machinery monitor quality and keep things running smoothly to meet production targets. Its a great opportunity to make a real impact in a team where your contribution matters whether youre bringing previous manufacturing experience or are ready to learn new skills on the job. With full training and a strong focus on safety quality and collaboration this is a role that offers development stability and the chance to be part of something bigger.

Whats in it for you
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour of what we offer:

• Starting salary of 35536.80 during the initial training period on a three-shift rotation increasing to 38160.16 upon successful transition to the twos and threes continental shift pattern

• KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions

• 25 days holiday with the option to buy up to five additional days for more flexibility

• Comprehensive healthcare support including Health Cash Plan Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme

• KP4ME benefits platform with discounts cashback wellbeing tools and everyday savings

• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life

What will you be doing

• Operating packing and processing machinery to meet production goals

• Tackling operational challenges with a proactive solutions-focused approach

• Working as part of a team to maintain high standards across the line

• Making a difference by contributing to continuous improvement and quality

• Learning to carry out product testing and machine changeovers

Wed love to hear from you if you can bring:

• A good level of literacy and numeracy with attention to detail

• Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues

• Experience in manufacturing or food production (or a willingness to learn)

• Food Safety Level 2 is desirable but dont worry we provide full training

• A proactive can-do attitude that aligns with our values of ownership and collaboration

Our purpose
At KP Snacks were passionate about creating happy snacking moments through our great tasting snacks and iconic brands. Every day millions of people enjoy our products including Hula Hoops McCoys KP Nuts Tyrrells Skips POM-BEAR and Butterkist making us one of the UKs leading snack manufacturers.

For decades weve been delighting consumers by combining well-loved favourites with exciting innovations that reflect changing tastes and expectations. Were equally passionate about our people and committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow develop and make a real impact.

As part of the Intersnack Group one of the worlds leading snack manufacturers we combine global expertise with a shared commitment to creating happy snacking moments every day.

Were committed to inclusion
Were building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you dont tick every box wed still love to hear from you your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if theres anything we can do to make the process easier for you just let us know.

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