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If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move.\nWho are we?\nWe’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.\nAbout the role\nAs a Machine Technician, you'll play an important role in keeping our production lines running safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Working within our Operations team and reporting to the Area Manager, you'll be responsible for setting up, monitoring and maintaining packing machinery while ensuring products consistently meet both company and customer requirements.\nBased at our Tanfield site, you'll support the manufacture of some of our much-loved brands, including Penn State Pretzels, Tyrrells Lentil Crisps and Skips. You'll work closely with colleagues across Operations, contribute to continuous improvement activities and help maintain the high standards of safety, quality and hygiene that are central to our success.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing, production or technical experience who enjoys problem-solving, working as part of a team and developing their skills in a supportive environment.\nPlease note that, due to health and safety requirements associated with working in a manufacturing environment, all applicants for roles within our manufacturing facilities must be 18 years of age or older.\nWhat’s in it for you?\nWe believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:\nAnnual salary of £29,546\n\nKP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions\n\n25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days for more flexibility\n\nComprehensive healthcare support including Health Cash Plan, Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme\n\nKP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback, wellbeing tools and everyday savings\n\nEnhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life\n\nWhat will you be doing?\nOperating and monitoring packing machinery to ensure equipment runs safely, efficiently and delivers consistent performance\n\nCarrying out quality inspections and recording results to ensure products meet both company specifications and customer requirements\n\nSupporting stock management activities through the effective use of JDE and Autostore systems\n\nMaintaining excellent hygiene standards by completing cleaning schedules and shutdown procedures correctly and consistently\n\nDriving teamwork and continuous improvement by collaborating with colleagues to identify opportunities that improve performance, quality and efficiency\n\nRequirements\nWe’d love to hear from you if you can bring:\nMachine operation experience with a good understanding of machinery, safety features and production processes\n\nStrong organisational skills with the ability to follow procedures accurately and manage tasks effectively\n\nExperience within a manufacturing, production or technical environment, although transferable skills from similar industries are welcome\n\nA proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work collaboratively within a team\n\nA positive attitude and values-led mindset that aligns with our culture and ways of working\n\nOur purpose\nAt KP Snacks, we're passionate about creating happy snacking moments through our great tasting snacks and iconic brands. Every day, millions of people enjoy our products, including Hula Hoops, McCoy's, KP Nuts, Tyrrells, Skips, POM-BEAR and Butterkist, making us one of the UK's leading snack manufacturers.\nFor decades, we've been delighting consumers by combining well-loved favourites with exciting innovations that reflect changing tastes and expectations. We're equally passionate about our people and committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow, develop and make a real impact.\nAs part of the Intersnack Group, one of the world's leading snack manufacturers, we combine global expertise with a shared commitment to creating happy snacking moments every day.\nWe’re committed to inclusion\nWe’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. 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