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KP Snacks

Technical Operator - Nights

Billingham
£29.3k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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Technical Operator

Location

Billingham (Home of McCoys, Wheat Crunchies, POM-BEAR, and more…)

Shift

Night shift: 22:00 – 07:15. Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Saturday off. Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. Followed by one week off before repeating the rotation.

Join our snack-loving team

We’re looking for a Technical 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.

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.

About the role

In this hands-on role, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing process, helping to produce the quality snacks our customers love. You’ll operate machinery, monitor quality, and keep things running smoothly to meet production targets. It’s a great opportunity to make a real impact in a team where your contribution matters, whether you're bringing previous manufacturing experience or are ready to learn new skills on the job. With full training and a strong focus on safety, quality, and collaboration, this is a role that offers development, stability and the chance to be part of something bigger.

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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 £29,265.02 based on 27.75 hours per week
  • KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions
  • Comprehensive healthcare support including Health Cash Plan, Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme
  • KP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback, wellbeing tools and everyday savings
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life

What will you be doing?

  • Operating packing and processing machinery to meet production goals
  • Tackling operational challenges with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
  • Working as part of a team to maintain high standards across the line
  • Making a difference by contributing to continuous improvement and quality
  • Learning to carry out product testing and machine changeovers

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

  • A good level of literacy and numeracy, with attention to detail
  • Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues
  • Experience in manufacturing or food production (or a willingness to learn)
  • Food Safety Level 2 is desirable – but don’t worry, we provide full training
  • A proactive, can-do attitude that aligns with our values of ownership and collaboration

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Our purpose

At 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.

For 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.

As 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.

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.

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Location

Cowpen Lane Industrial Estate, Macklin Ave, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS23 4BY, UK

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