Maintenance Lead
Quick Summary
Maintenance LeadBillingham (Home of McCoy’s, Wheat Crunchies, pombear and more…) On-site | Monday - Friday Join our snack-loving teamWe’re looking for a Maintenance Lead to join us at KP Snacks.
About the Role
~1 min readThis is a key leadership role within our production operation, where you'll act as the lead Maintenance Engineer for your production line and play a critical part in driving performance, reliability and continuous improvement. Working as part of a close-knit line leadership team, you'll take ownership of maintenance planning, scheduling and execution, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently to support operational performance.
You'll lead preventative and corrective maintenance activities, develop and deliver maintenance plans, and use data and root cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability. You'll also coach and support colleagues, champion engineering standards and work closely with Production, Technical and Engineering teams to achieve shared goals.
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent planning and leadership skills, and who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What We Offer
~1 min readRequirements
~2 min readNVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC or equivalent qualification in an electrical, electro-mechanical or mechanical engineering discipline, alongside an 18th Edition qualification.
Proven maintenance and fault-finding experience
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills gained within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
Knowledge of automation and continuous improvement
Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment and Lean manufacturing tools and techniques
A strong focus on safety and compliance
Knowledge of COSHH requirements and safe systems of work, with a commitment to maintaining high standards
Leadership and coaching capability
The ability to influence, develop and support others while taking ownership of performance and results
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 & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 5, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 49%
- Scored at
- October 5, 2026
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