Multi Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias

TN United Kingdom; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Multi Skilled Engineer with Electrical Bias at a renowned snacks manufacturer. Join a dynamic team in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, where you will play a vital role in maintaining production efficiencies and ensuring safety standards. This role offers the chance to work with iconic snack brands and contribute to a culture that values diversity and personal growth. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension Plan

Additional holiday

Annual salary review

Holiday Buy

Career Break

Cycle to Work

Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• City & Guilds Level 3 or higher in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Create PPM schedules and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Act as host for contractors ensuring safe working practices.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

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Posted:

24.04.2025

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08.06.2025

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Job Description:

Multi Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias

Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops)

Shift Pattern: 24/7 or Panama shift pattern (12 hr shifts) day and night shifts

Company Overview

KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).

In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.

Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:

· Bonus scheme

· Private Healthcare (dependent on Grade)

· KP Pension Plan – matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection

. 5-year service additional holiday

· Annual salary review

· Holiday Buy (buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year)

· Career Break

· Cycle to Work

· Company Sick Pay – once eligible

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion

· Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Multi Skilled Engineer - with Electrical Bias to join the friendly team at our Ashby site which is home to iconic KP brands such as Hula Hoops, Skips, Nik Naks and Space Raiders.

You’ll be an integral member of the Engineering function providing a comprehensive electrical, mechanical and maintenance engineering service to safely sustain and improve production operating efficiencies in line with the continued growth of the business.

As a Multi- Skilled Engineer your responsibilities will include:

• Repairing and maintaining production and ancillary equipment, property and facilities ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum and in line with the requirements of the production process and plan
• Creating PPM schedules, maintaining accurate maintenance records and completing data entry records within appropriate timescales
• Acting as host for Contractors working on site ensuring that all necessary documentation is available and completed and that safe working practices are agreed prior to commencement of work
• Responding to requests from production and Maintenance Leads for engineering assistance, monitoring visual management boards to ensure priority items are dealt with
• Working with the production teams to improve their capability and knowledge of the equipment
• Ability to quickly identify problems, perform root cause analysis to stop repeat failures
• Following policies and procedures in conjunction with the food quality management system and retailer-specific technical standards
• Playing an active part in food safety and health and safety, identifying hazards and risks, and ensuring all health and safety procedures and safe working practices are always followed

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We aim to foster a diverse family-like culture where everyone can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. The I&D program focuses on Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, and Equitable Progression. We operate an inclusive recruitment process to attract diverse talent and educate hiring managers on bias. Additionally, we run a comprehensive program addressing various diversity topics to promote an inclusive workplace. Join KP Snacks to be a part of a diverse and inclusive team that values individuality and promotes growth.

We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong. Please just let us know if there is anything we can do to make the process more easily accessible for you or if you have any special requirements.

Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrable experience gained within a food manufacturing environment
• City & Guilds Level 3 or higher in electrical engineering. Ideally multi-skilled
• Excellent communication skills combined with logical problem-solving skills
• Enthusiasm, commitment, and the drive to succeed