Machine Operator

JR United Kingdom; Hellaby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Machine Operator at a leading snack company. You will ensure efficient production while prioritizing safety and quality. This role offers comprehensive healthcare support and a pension plan, fostering a culture of growth and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Support

KP Pension Plan

KP4ME platform

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or fast-paced environments.
• Technical knowledge of machinery or food production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery to deliver high-quality snacks.
• Identify and resolve equipment defects to maintain performance.
• Collaborate with your team to meet daily production targets.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Job description

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On-site
Shifts: Monday to Friday - 2-shift rotation | 06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00

Initial 12-month FTC

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for 2 Machine Operators to join our team at KP Snacks. Want to be part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this could be your next adventure!

As a Machine Operator, you will play a vital role in our operations, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our production lines. Working within a skilled and supportive team, you’ll help deliver high-quality products while prioritizing safety, consistency, and excellence.

What’s in it for you?

We value your well-being and growth. Here’s what we offer:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – including a Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion), and Cancer Care services.
• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary.
• KP4ME platform – benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions, and wellbeing resources.

What will you be doing?

• Operate and monitor production machinery to deliver high-quality snacks.
• Identify and resolve equipment defects to maintain performance.
• Collaborate with your team to meet daily production targets.
• Maintain product standards, safety, and equipment reliability through quality checks and autonomous maintenance.
• Gain hands-on experience with Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) routines and develop skills in defect handling and basic maintenance.

Who are we?

We are KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. With over 15,000 team members across more than 30 countries, we create the snacks you love, from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, across seven factories and our Slough HQ. We foster a close-knit, inclusive culture that values diversity, open communication, and pushing boundaries together.

We encourage applications from everyone, even if you don’t meet every requirement. Your unique perspective might be exactly what we need. If there's anything we can do to make the application process easier, just let us know.

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following:

• A positive attitude towards following plans and working with data to support consistent, high-quality production.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail to help meet targets and ensure smooth operations.
• Experience in manufacturing or a fast-paced environment, especially with teamwork or equipment handling.
• Technical knowledge of machinery or food production is a plus, but training will be provided.
• Alignment with KP values – being committed, collaborative, and eager to improve.