Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer. In this hands-on role, you’ll maintain production and ancillary equipment while collaborating closely with teams to minimize downtime. Applicants should have at least Level 3 in electrical engineering and a strong background in food manufacturing. The position offers a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and comprehensive healthcare support.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive Healthcare Support

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 in electrical engineering with multi-skilled capability.
• Experience in food manufacturing environments is highly valued.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on maintenance and repairs across site equipment.
• Conduct effective fault-finding and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure safety.

Skills

Knowledge of food manufacturing environments

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Hands-on engineering background

Education

Level 3 in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias

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

Shift Pattern: Panama shift pattern (12 hour shifts - days & nights)

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure!

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the smooth running of the site by delivering both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of production and ancillary equipment. You’ll work closely with production teams to minimise downtime, carry out root cause analysis, and implement improvements to support overall efficiency. You’ll also take ownership of maintenance records, create PPM schedules, and ensure all data is accurately captured and reported in a timely manner. As a key point of contact for contractors, you’ll oversee safe systems of work and ensure all documentation is in place. With a strong focus on health, safety, and food quality standards, you’ll play an active role in identifying risks, improving processes, and supporting operator training to build equipment knowledge across the team.

What’s in it for you?

We believe in giving back and making sure you\'re happy and thriving. Here\'s a taste of what we offer:

• Annual salary of up to £52000 depending on experience.
• Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.
• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme
• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools

What will you be doing?

• Deliver hands-on maintenance and repairs across a variety of production and site equipment to keep operations running smoothly.
• Tackle the challenge of reducing downtime through effective fault-finding, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with production teams and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and aligned ways of working.
• Drive real impact by maintaining high standards in health, safety, and food quality, helping safeguard both people and product.
• Build your technical expertise by developing PPM schedules, maintaining accurate records, and supporting knowledge-sharing across teams.

Who are we?

KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Over 15,000 of us, in more than 30 countries, behind snacks like Hula Hoops and McCoy\'s. In the UK, about 2,400 across seven factories and our Slough HQ. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our experiences, and pushing boundaries together.

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Bring your knowledge of food manufacturing environments to a team where your experience will be highly valued.
• Use your strong communication and problem-solving skills to positively influence outcomes and support team success.
• Apply your hands-on engineering background with a minimum of Level 3 in electrical engineering with multi-skilled capability.
• While additional qualifications or broader experience are a plus, we welcome applicants with the core requirements and a readiness to grow.
• If you’re enthusiastic, committed, and driven to succeed, you’ll thrive in our culture that champions ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.