Shift Maintenance Engineer (6-month Fixed Term Contract)

TN United Kingdom; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shift Maintenance Engineer to provide vital technical support in a collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to ensure equipment reliability and compliance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a flexible 24/7 shift pattern, you will be part of a team that values personal growth and innovation. The company is committed to diversity and offers a competitive salary alongside various benefits, ensuring you thrive in your career. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Salary Review

Digital GP service

Company sick pay

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Online benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in electrical discipline with practical experience.
• Knowledge of COSHH legislative standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety checks and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform inspections and maintenance for equipment reliability.
• Track equipment performance and report breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Pneumatics

PLC Programming

Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 3

Equivalent Electrical Discipline Qualification

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29.04.2025

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Job Description:

Shift Maintenance Engineer (known internally as Technical Coordinator)

Location: Hellaby (Home of KP Nuts)

Shift Pattern: 24/7 (a combination of 12 hour shifts 07:00-19:00/19:00-07:00 worked over a 5 week shift pattern - this can be discussed in more detail at interview)

6-month Fixed Term Contract

At KP Snacks, we're looking for a Technical Coordinator to join our welcoming and supportive team at Hellaby. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where we encourage personal growth and innovation. KP Snacks has been recognised as one of the Top 25 Best Big Companies and one of the Top 10 Food & Drink Companies to work for in the UK.

As a Technical Coordinator, you'll provide essential technical engineering support to our production team, ensuring our equipment runs smoothly. This role follows a 24/7 shift pattern, so flexibility is key.

What you will be doing:

1. Safety & Compliance: Conduct safety checks, ensure all work complies with safety regulations, and contribute to improving maintenance schedules
2. Maintain Equipment Reliability: Perform inspections and maintenance to ensure the mechanical and electrical integrity of our equipment, identifying and resolving issues quickly
3. Monitor & Report: Track equipment performance, manage downtime, and report any breakdowns or trends using the company’s reporting systems
4. Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to processes and work standards, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency
5. Collaborate & Communicate: Share key information with colleagues and other shifts, ensuring smooth handovers and clear documentation

Who are we?

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, work together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies.

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, across seven factories and our Slough HQ. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating differences, and pushing boundaries together.

Diversity is central to us. We aim to create a workplace where everyone belongs. Even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. If we can do anything to make this process easier, just give us a shout.

What’s in it for you?

We believe in giving back and ensuring you thrive. Here's what we offer:

• Competitive salary, depending on skills and experience
• Annual Salary Review
• Digital GP service and Best Doctors (2nd Medical Opinion service)
• Company sick pay (eligibility criteria apply)
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, and wellbeing tools

We'd love to hear from you if you can demonstrate:

• Formal qualification at least City & Guilds, NVQ level 3 or equivalent in electrical discipline with practical experience
• Experience with pneumatics or PLCs is advantageous, as is the ability to understand engineering drawings, symbols, and notation
• Knowledge of COSHH legislative standards (essential)