Maintenance Lead

TN United Kingdom; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Maintenance Lead to drive engineering excellence in a vibrant production environment. This role is pivotal in leading maintenance initiatives, enhancing team capabilities, and ensuring operational efficiency. With a focus on coaching and continuous improvement, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining high standards in production. Join a diverse and inclusive culture that values every contribution, and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth. If you're passionate about engineering and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private Healthcare

KP Pension Plan

Additional holiday after 5 years

Annual salary review

Holiday Buy

Career Break

Cycle to Work

Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 electrical qualification with hands-on experience.
• Experience with TPM/RCM maintenance environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance engineering efforts and coach the team towards autonomous maintenance.
• Plan and schedule daily maintenance for production lines.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Problem-Solving

Lean Tools and Techniques

Coaching

Education

Level 3 Electrical Qualification

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Skips and more)

Days based role, Mon to Fri (no shifts)

Company Overview

KP Snacks is part of the Intersnack Group, a market leader in savoury snacks present in over 30 countries, with an annual turnover of more than €3 billion and employing over 14,000 people across 44 factories worldwide. In the UK, KP Snacks employs around 2,300 colleagues across seven factory locations and Slough HQ, producing brands like Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist, Tyrrells, and popchips.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Private Healthcare (dependent on Grade)
• KP Pension Plan – matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary), including life assurance and income protection
• Additional holiday after 5 years of service
• Annual salary review
• Holiday Buy - purchase up to 5 extra days holiday per year
• Career Break
• Cycle to Work
• Company Sick Pay (eligibility required)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion
• Access to KP4ME platform for benefits, discounts, and wellbeing resources

The Role

The Maintenance Lead is key to the production team, leading maintenance engineering efforts within their area, coaching the team towards autonomous maintenance, reviewing losses, developing action plans, and supporting improvement initiatives and capital projects. The role requires coaching, motivation, and significant experience in maintenance leadership.

Key activities include:

• Planning and scheduling daily maintenance for lines
• Reviewing breakdowns and implementing countermeasures
• Overseeing maintenance planning and updates during daily meetings
• Leading weekly maintenance scheduling
• Supporting the Progressive Maintenance and Autonomous Maintenance pillars
• Developing coaching plans to enhance team capability

We promote a diverse, inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to accessibility and fairness in our recruitment process.

Applicants should demonstrate relevant skills with clear evidence, including:

• Minimum Level 3 electrical qualification with hands-on experience (Essential)
• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering (preferably electrical) – (Highly desirable)
• Experience with TPM/RCM maintenance environments – (Highly desirable)
• Strong engineering and problem-solving skills (Essential)
• Experience with Lean tools and techniques – (Highly desirable)
• Coaching experience – (Highly desirable)