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Multi-Skilled Machine Operator

Wakefield
£29.6k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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Multi-Skilled Machine Operator

Pontefract (home of Butterkist Popcorn)

Shift:

  • 3-shift rotation
    • Monday - Thursday
      • 06:00 - 14:00
      • 14:00 - 22:00
      • 22:00 - 06:00
    • Fridays
      • 06:00 - 13:00
      • 13:00 - 20:00
      • 20:00 - 03:00

Join our snack-loving team

We’re looking for a Multi-Skilled Machine Operator to join us at KP Snacks. 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.

About the role

In this role, you will play a key part in the smooth and efficient running of our production lines, operating a range of packing and processing machinery to meet daily targets. You will contribute to improving line performance, maintain excellent housekeeping standards, and uphold strict health, safety, and hygiene procedures.

Your role will involve resolving running issues, carrying out product testing, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met at every stage of production. You will also be responsible for cleaning lines during changeovers or shutdowns and following our IWS ways of working principles.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where teamwork, attention to detail, and accountability are valued. With training provided, it’s a chance to build your skills and contribute to delivering high-quality products that our consumers love.

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What’s in it for you?

We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

  • Annual salary of £29,629.08
  • 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
  • 27 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?

  • Operating packing and processing machinery to meet output targets
  • Tackling operational challenges to keep lines running smoothly
  • Working collaboratively to improve line performance and efficiency
  • Ensuring high standards of safety, hygiene, and product quality
  • Expanding your skills through training and varied production tasks

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Who are we?

We’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.

We’re committed to inclusion

We’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. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

  • Experience in manufacturing or the food industry (highly desirable)
  • Strong literacy, numeracy, and attention to detail
  • Ability to take ownership, multi-task, and work to deadlines
  • Teamworking skills with the ability to work independently when needed
  • Commitment to KP values, quality, and continuous improvement

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Skills

Machine Operation
Packing Machinery
Processing Machinery
Product Testing
Quality Control
Health and Safety
Hygiene Procedures
Literacy
Numeracy
Attention to Detail
Multi-tasking
Teamwork
Continuous Improvement
IWS Principles

Location

Wakefield, England, United Kingdom

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