Flexi Process Operator

KP Snacks; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Flexi Process Operator to ensure smooth production operations in Sunderland. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical skills and experience in the manufacturing or food industry. The role involves a 12-hour rotating shift pattern, where the successful applicant will champion safety and quality while working collaboratively within a dynamic team. This position offers comprehensive healthcare support and a pension plan.

Benefits

Salary of £35,267.83 per annum

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7%

26 days holiday plus the option to buy more

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or food industry is highly desirable.
• Strong mechanical skills and confidence using hand tools are essential.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills including Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of pellet plant equipment, driving performance improvements.
• Ensure smooth operations through effective team collaboration.
• Champion safety, quality, and hygiene in the workplace.
• Identify and resolve issues at source using basic engineering knowledge.
• Communicate effectively across shifts to maintain consistent performance.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing or food industry

Strong mechanical skills

Good communication skills

Proactive and flexible team player

Job description

Flexi Process Operator Billingham

You’ll work 12-hour shifts on a rotating pattern of 2 nights, 3 off, 2 days, 2 off, 2 nights, 3 off, 2 days, 2 off, 3 nights, 2 off, 3 days, followed by 9 days off.

Join our snack-loving team

We’re looking for a Process Operator 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 a Flexi Operator, you’ll play a key role in keeping our production lines running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll work across different areas of the site, supporting operations and ensuring our snacks meet the highest quality standards. This is a varied role where flexibility and teamwork are essential. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values safety, quality and continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £35,267.83 per annum.
• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• 26 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 pellet plant equipment, driving performance improvements and building Autonomous Maintenance (AM) capability through the Equipment Owner Step Up Card process.
• Ensure smooth and efficient operations, working collaboratively with the team to manage start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers, while continuously improving Centre Lines (CL) and Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) standards.
• Champion safety, quality, and hygiene, following all procedures to maintain a safe working environment, support zero-loss culture, and adhere to clean-as-you-go housekeeping standards.
• Identify and resolve issues at source, using basic engineering knowledge to fix defects, reduce waste and losses, and optimise energy usage across the line.
• Communicate effectively across shifts, ensuring clear handovers and alignment through the Shift Daily Direction Setting (SDDS) process to maintain consistent performance.

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:

• Experience in manufacturing or the food industry is highly desirable, along with a good understanding of food safety (Level 2 certification beneficial, but training is provided).
• Strong mechanical skills and confidence using hand tools are essential, as this is a hands-on role.
Good literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills, including Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work on your own initiative and effectively prioritise tasks.
• A proactive and flexible team player, with a positive, approachable attitude and willingness to support a variety of daily tasks.