Maintenance Lead

KP Snacks; Billingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in Billingham is seeking a proactive Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance activities. You will manage daily planning, develop maintenance schedules, and ensure a collaborative environment. Key qualifications include HNC/ONC or equivalent in mechanical/electrical discipline and strong troubleshooting skills. We offer comprehensive healthcare support and an annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare support

Pension Plan with contribution matching

25 days holiday plus options to buy more

Online platform for benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Strong experience with PLC automation and Lean tools/techniques.
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe working practices.
• Ability to train and coach others effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance planning and scheduling for your production line.
• Manage overdue work orders and ensure they're resolved based on urgency.
• Develop monthly maintenance schedules aligned with the annual plan.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Troubleshooting skills

Diagnostic skills

Team mindset

Education

HNC/ONC or equivalent in mechanical/electrical discipline

18th Edition wiring regulations qualification

Job description

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Lead to join our production line team at Billingham. You'll be the lead Maintenance Engineer on your line, working as part of a close-knit management team of three. This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution. You'll lead preventative and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring our lines run smoothly and safely. You'll also play a key role in developing our annual maintenance plan and driving continuous improvement. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead daily maintenance planning and scheduling for your production line
2. Review and prioritise incidents and stops from the previous 24 hours
3. Plan and carry out maintenance and repairs during scheduled downtime
4. Provide updates during Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings on upcoming preventative maintenance
5. Manage overdue work orders, ensuring they're classified and resolved based on urgency
6. Prepare and lead weekly maintenance scheduling meetings
7. Develop monthly maintenance schedules aligned with the annual plan
8. Update and maintain technical documentation
9. Lead the development and continuous improvement of the annual maintenance plan
10. Champion engineering standards and support training across the team
11. Collaborate with colleagues across Engineering, Production, and Technical to ensure smooth operations

Requirements:

• Formal engineering qualification (HNC/ONC or equivalent) in mechanical and/or electrical discipline, alongside an 18th Edition wiring regulations qualification
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills
• Experience with PLC automation and Lean tools/techniques
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe working practices
• Ability to train and coach others effectively
• A team mindset with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility

About KP Snacks:

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.

Inclusion & Benefits:

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.

What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer:

• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
• 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