Advanced Team Member

KP Snacks; Cowpen Bewley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in Cowpen Bewley is seeking an Advanced Team Member to keep production lines running efficiently. You will take ownership of equipment, solving production issues and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates should have manufacturing or food industry experience and strong attention to detail. This position offers comprehensive healthcare support, a pension plan with matching contributions, and various benefits. Join a collaborative team where your skills can shine.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan

25 days holiday with an option to buy more

Access to KP4ME for benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or the food industry is highly valued.
• Good understanding of food safety, quality, and production processes.
• Team players who take ownership and show care in their work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment runs smoothly and meets production targets.
• Resolve production issues using problem-solving tools to reduce waste.
• Coach team members and maintain high standards.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Food Safety for Manufacturing

Job description

Advanced Team Member – Billingham

Shift: Monday - Friday | 06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00

We’re looking for an Advanced Team Member to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re 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.

About the role

As an Advanced Team Member, you’ll play a key role in keeping our production lines running efficiently and to the highest standards. You’ll take ownership of a specific piece of equipment, acting as a subject matter expert and supporting both performance and reliability. From resolving day‑to‑day issues and conducting product testing to maintaining hygiene and quality standards, you’ll be hands‑on in delivering great results.

Using problem‑solving tools and daily management systems, you’ll help reduce waste and drive continuous improvement. You'll also support your team by coaching others and sharing your knowledge. If you have a background in manufacturing or the food industry, strong attention to detail, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, this could be the perfect fit.

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing?

• Take ownership of your equipment, ensuring it runs smoothly and meets production targets.
• Tackle production issues head‑on, using problem‑solving tools to reduce waste and improve performance.
• Work closely with your team, sharing knowledge and supporting others to maintain high standards.
• Deliver consistent quality and safety, making a real impact on the products our customers love.
• Develop your skills through hands‑on experience and bespoke training, becoming a subject matter expert in your area.

Who are we?

We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close‑knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

We’re committed to inclusion

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

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

• Level 2 Food Safety for Manufacturing is desirable, but if you don’t have it yet, we’ll provide all the training you need – so don’t let that hold you back.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or the food industry is highly valued, but transferable skills from other fast‑paced environments are also welcome.
• A good understanding of food safety, quality, and production processes.
• We’re looking for team players who take ownership, show care in their work, and are open to learning – all key behaviours we value at KP Snacks.