Senior Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A global snacks company is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to enhance line performance and drive maintenance excellence. You will lead the Progressive Maintenance system, tackle complex maintenance challenges, and foster collaboration across teams. Candidates should have engineering expertise, ideally with a Level 3 qualification, and experience in continuous improvement. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive healthcare support, alongside a culture of ownership and teamwork.

Benefits

Annual salary of £48,438

Annual bonus scheme

Healthcare support

KP Pension Plan

25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme

Online benefits and wellbeing tools

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in engineering or electrical disciplines.
• Experience in supporting team performance and driving solutions.
• Manufacturing experience, particularly in food production, is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Progressive Maintenance (PM) system for reliable equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement and solve complex maintenance challenges.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver outstanding line performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Engineering expertise

Continuous Improvement

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification (NVQ or City & Guilds)

Job description

Overview

Senior Maintenance Engineer (known internally as Maintenance Lead)

Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn)

Shift: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Senior Maintenance 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!

As Maintenance Lead, you’ll form a key part of the three-person Line Structure Management Team. In this role, you will take ownership of reducing maintenance-related and breakdown losses while applying a strong technical understanding of engineering systems and technology.

Operating within our Integrated Work System (IWS), you’ll play a vital role in embedding best practices that enhance reliability, reduce costs, and drive productivity across the line.

What is IWS?

Intersnack Work Systems (IWS) is our structured approach to continuous improvement in manufacturing. Rooted in the principles of zero losses and 100% employee ownership, IWS empowers teams to deliver consistent, sustainable performance by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies at every level.

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 £48,438.
• Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan, 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?

• Lead and own the Progressive Maintenance (PM) system to ensure equipment is running reliably and efficiently.
• Tackle complex maintenance challenges by driving continuous improvement and solving recurring equipment issues.
• Work closely with operating teams and equipment owners, building strong collaboration to deliver outstanding line performance.
• Make a real impact by embedding maintenance excellence that supports performance, reduces downtime, and improves line efficiency.
• Grow your technical and leadership skills by coaching others and developing team capability in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Who are we?

KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family, is a global snacking company with over 15,000 colleagues across more than 30 countries. In the UK, we are about 2,400 strong, across seven factories and our Slough HQ. We celebrate ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and we welcome diverse perspectives.

We’re on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we still want to hear from you. If there’s anything we can do to make this process easier, please let us know.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Bring a solid foundation in engineering or electrical disciplines, ideally supported by a Level 3 qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds.
• Use your engineering expertise and problem-solving skills to support and strengthen team performance and drive practical solutions.
• Draw on your experience with Continuous Improvement and Lean tools, or transferable skills from similar environments, to enhance operational efficiency.
• Manufacturing experience is beneficial, particularly in food production—but if you bring relevant skills from another industry, we’d still love to hear from you.
• Share our values of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement, helping to create a positive, high-performing culture at KP Snacks.

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