Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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Job description

Multi Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias

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

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

Salary: £49,937

Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:

Bonus scheme

Medicash Health cash plan

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

25 days holiday

. 5-year service additional holiday

Annual salary review

MyGym Discounts

Cancer Care

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

Digital GP

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

Who are we?

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working 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, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you - we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together.

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout.

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

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