Craft Engineer - Weekends

Craft Engineer

Billingham (Home of McCoy’s, Wheat Crunchies, pombear and more…) 

Shift Pattern: This role follows a repeating two-week shift pattern:

• Week 1: Work Thursday and Friday, followed by four days off

• Week 2: Work Friday to Monday (inclusive), followed by six days off

 Shifts run from 06:00 - 18:00.

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

 

In this role, you’ll support production by carrying out planned maintenance, fault-finding and equipment improvements, ensuring everything runs safely and efficiently. With strong mechanical and electrical skills, you’ll play a key role in keeping our operations moving while being part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

 

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: 

• 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? 

• Carry out planned maintenance and equipment overhauls to keep our production lines running safely and smoothly.

• Tackle complex electrical and mechanical faults – a chance to put your problem-solving skills to the test in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborate with the weekend maintenance team to deliver high standards of engineering support and share best practices.

• Drive improvements in equipment performance that directly impact production efficiency and site reliability.

• Gain hands-on experience with lean tools and continuous improvement initiatives, supporting your growth and development as an engineer.

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. 

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience: 

• You’ll bring strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, with a solid understanding of how to keep equipment performing at its best.

• Your fault-finding and problem-solving skills will help the team quickly resolve issues and support overall team success.

• You’ll hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in an electrical discipline – this is essential and used as a key requirement for shortlisting.

• The 18th Edition electrical certification is preferred, but if you don’t have it yet, don’t worry – we can support you with the necessary training.

• You’ll be a great fit if you’re a team player who takes ownership and lives our KP values – acting with care, courage, and commitment every day.

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