Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer

Job title:

Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer

Company

KP Snacks

Job description

Multi-Skilled Shift EngineerPontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn)Shift Pattern: 3 shift rotation (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am – rotating weekly) + Weekend Call Out.Company OverviewKP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.As our Multi-Skilled Engineer, you’ll be an integral member of the Engineering function at the Butterkist popcorn factory, providing a comprehensive mechanical, electrical and maintenance engineering service in order to safely sustain and improve production operating efficiencies in line with the continued growth of the business.Salary: £45,240paSome 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 toolsThe Role:As our Multi-Skilled Engineer, you’ll be an integral member of the Engineering function at the Butterkist popcorn factory, providing a comprehensive mechanical, electrical and maintenance engineering service in order to safely sustain and improve production operating efficiencies in line with the continued growth of the business.Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Repair and maintenance of 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
• Create PPM schedules, maintaining accurate maintenance records and completing data entry records within appropriate timescales
• Act 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 for engineering assistance and monitoring visual management boards to ensure flagged items are dealt with
• Working with the production teams to improve their knowledge of the equipment and ability to quickly identify problems and resolve where appropriate, or refer
• Follow policies and procedures in conjunction with the food quality management system and retailer-specific technical standards
• Play an active part in health and safety, identifying hazards and risks and ensuring all health and safety procedures and safe working practices are followed at all times

Some of the machinery/equipment we use:– Bagging machines– Mulitihead weighers / check weighers– Pick and Place robots– Automated case packing machinery– Industrial oil popping and frying machinesWe aim to foster a diverse family-like culture where everyone can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. The I&D program focuses on Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, and Equitable Progression. We operate an inclusive recruitment process to attract diverse talent and educate hiring managers on bias. Additionally, we run a comprehensive program addressing various diversity topics to promote an inclusive workplace. Join KP Snacks to be a part of a diverse and inclusive team that values individuality and promotes growth.We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong. Please just let us know if there is anything we can do to make the process more easily accessible for you or if you have any special requirements.Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support.Essential Skills & Experience:

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Mechanical or Electrical experience
• Demonstrable experience gained within a food manufacturing environment is ideal

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Expected salary

£45240 per year

Location

Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Job date

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 01:25:10 GMT

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