Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer (known internally as Progressive Maintenance Shift Engineer) Hellaby (Home of KP Nuts - our specialist nut factory)
Shift Pattern: 44 weeks of the year - 3-shift rotation - 5 days per week (06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00, 22:00 - 06:00) - Night shifts run only on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
8 weeks of the year - 24/7 shift rotation - 2On/2 Off – 3On/2 Off – 2On/3Off - 12 hour shifts (06:00 - 18:00, 18:00 - 06:00)
We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer to join our team at KP Snacks. The Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer will provide essential engineering expertise to support Operations in reducing and eliminating downtime. This will be achieved through Continuous Improvement, using lean manufacturing tools to identify root causes and implement corrective actions, as well as delivering minor projects to drive improvements.
The role involves both proactive maintenance - carrying out Planned Maintenance and closing defects - and reactive maintenance, responding to breakdowns effectively. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Intersnack Working Systems (IWS) and Progressive Maintenance (PM) tools, the PM Shift Engineer will adhere to Daily Management System (DMS) standards to drive waste elimination.
A key part of the role includes coaching and training Equipment Owners (EOs) in IWS engineering principles and maintenance tasks (AM Step 3 and 4), ensuring a high level of technical capability across the team.
Bonus scheme
~ Annual salary review
~ Medicash health cash plan/Digital GP/Best Doctors (2nd Medical Opinion service) and Cancer care
~ Company sick pay (eligibility criteria exist)
~ Holiday buy scheme
~ Electric Vehicle Scheme
~ KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools
Lead proactive maintenance efforts – Work with Maintenance Leads to ensure the effective delivery of Planned Maintenance tasks, keeping equipment in optimal condition.
Drive continuous improvement – Identify and resolve defects, participate in loss elimination planning, and implement actions to reduce downtime and improve performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams – Support Equipment Owners (EOs) through coaching and training, ensuring they develop key engineering skills in line with PM and AM Masterplans.
Make a measurable impact – Own IWS performance for a designated area, contributing directly to Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings and driving improvements.
Develop technical expertise – Gain experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Progressive Maintenance (PM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) systems, while supporting the technical growth of colleagues.
Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. Strong engineering knowledge – NVQ level 3, multi-skilled experienced engineer (with 18th Edition qualification) is essential for this role
Technical and coaching skills – Your expertise in mechanical and electrical processes, combined with strong communication and coaching abilities, will help develop the wider team
Relevant experience in engineering – Prior experience in an engineering role, ideally within FMCG, along with proficiency in IWS, will be highly beneficial and transferable