Machine Technician
Tanfield (Home of Penn State Pretzels)
Shift pattern: 1 x 3-shift rotation (permanent) (Sunday to Friday 05:45-13:45, 13:45-21:45 and 21:45-05:45)
& 1 x nights (FTC/secondment until December 2025) (Sunday to Thursday 21:45-05:45)
Package:
Salary: 3-shift rotation (£26,905) & nights (£28,819)
Generous annual leave entitlement
Health Cash Plan (Medicash)
KP Matching Pension plus Life Assurance and Income Protection
KP4ME - discount scheme, online benefits, and information platform
Free onsite parking
Excellent opportunities for career progression within the companyMachine technicians are responsible for undertaking the following tasks, among others:
Competently operate numerous machines (packing or process machinery)
Responsibility for the upkeep in performance of the machine/s and the quality checks that are in place, including, but not all, including bag weights, seal checks, material checks, coding checking
Efficiently carry out any assigned operation or task, meeting all output targets
Competently operate all packing machines across designated area including following all procedures for filling and recording of each unit
Effectively contribute to improved line performance and efficiencies
Maintain excellent housekeeping, health & safety and hygiene standards
Resolve running problems/issues
Carry out all testing procedure for product as and when required
Ensure all stages of work are checked against quality standards
Cleaning of the units after a changeover or for a shut down
Ability to work independently as well as within a team
Fully engage with the IWS ways of working principlesWho 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:
Previous experience within manufacturing or the food industry (highly desirable)
Level 2 in Food Safety for Manufacturing (desirable, although bespoke training is provided)
A good standard of literacy and numeracy
The ability to take ownership and accountability
The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative
The ability to work independently as well as within a team#LI-SC1 #LI-ONSITE #CVL