KP Snacks
Production Operative
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Production Operative
Leominster – Home of Tyrrells Hand-Cooked Potato Crisps
Shift Pattern & Hours
- 4 on, 4 off shifting
- 12-hour shifts (6am–6pm or 6pm–6am)
- Rotation: Days and nights
Join Our Snack-Loving Team
We’re looking for a Production Operative to join KP Snacks. If you’re eager to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills, and thrive in a team-based environment, this could be your next exciting move.
About the Role
As a Production Operative, you’ll play a hands-on role in producing Tyrrells hand-cooked potato crisps to the high standards our customers expect. You’ll work on frying or packing lines, operating complex machinery safely and efficiently to ensure smooth, high-quality production.
This is a varied and rewarding role with full training provided. You’ll learn to:
- Operate production lines
- Perform daily routines and quality checks
- Identify and resolve potential issues before they escalate
- Work as part of a friendly, collaborative team that takes pride in their work and looks out for one another
If you enjoy practical work, love learning new skills, and want to be part of a team that values your contribution, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What’s in It for You?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a taste of what we offer:
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Competitive Compensation
- Starting salary: £30,466.80 per annum
- After successful probation: £31,122 per annum
Pension & Wellbeing Benefits
- KP Pension Plan: Employer matches contributions up to 7% of your salary
- 24 days holiday entitlement
Healthcare Support
- Comprehensive Medicash Health Cash Plan, including:
- Digital GP service
- Best Doctors (second medical opinion service)
- Specialist Cancer Care
KP4ME Platform
- Access to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing resources
- Discounts, competitions, and information tailored to KP employees
Key Responsibilities
- Operate production machinery safely and efficiently
- Control frying or packing line equipment to meet production targets and site standards
- Monitor performance and quality
- Use online data systems to track standards and report defects promptly
- Problem-solving
- Identify and resolve machine-related issues to minimise downtime
- Daily routines and checks
- Conduct quality checks, line inspections, and maintain accurate records
- Maintain cleanliness and safety
- Participate in line cleaning activities and adhere to food safety and hygiene procedures
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Who Are We?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family—a global snack manufacturer with operations in over 30 countries. Across the UK, we employs 2,400+ colleagues across seven sites, united by a close-knit culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity.
We believe diversity drives innovation, and we commit to 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 bring value to our team.
Accessibility Notes
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Job Requirements
We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Experience in manufacturing or food production (highly desirable, though not essential)
- Level 2 in Food Safety for Manufacturing (desirable, but bespoke training will be provided)
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills to a good standard in English
- Ownership and accountability — the ability to take initiative and stay independent
- Multi-tasking proficiency with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Attention to detail — accuracy is imperative in this role
- Effective teamwork — the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
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