Machine Operator

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Machine Operator

(known internally as Machine Technician) Tanfield

(Home of Penn State Pretzels) On-site |

Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00 | Sunday - Friday 22:00 - 06:00 Join our snack-loving team Were looking for a Machine Technician to join us at KP Snacks in Tanfield. If youre organised, hands-on and ready to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment, this could be your next big move. About the role As a Machine Technician, youll play a key role in keeping our packing machines running smoothly and efficiently. Youll carry out quality checks, support your team and make sure every product meets our high standards

and those of our customers. Reporting to the Area Manager, youll manage packing equipment and support manufacturing colleagues to deliver great results. Youll be part of a close-knit team at our Tanfield site, where we make baked and fried snacks including Penn State Pretzels, Tyrrells Lentil Crisps and Skips. With a strong culture of development and a genuine family feel, its a great place to build your career. Whats in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour of what we offer: Annual salary of £28,000

Comprehensive healthcare support

including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care

KP Pension Plan

contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more

KP4ME

our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing? Set up and monitor packing machinery to ensure smooth, continuous running

Carry out quality checks and record results to meet company and customer standards

Support stock activities using JDE and Autostore systems

Maintain high hygiene standards through cleaning and shutdown procedures

Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Who are we? Were 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 McCoys. In the UK, were a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. Were proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. Were committed to inclusion Were building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you dont tick every box, wed still love to hear from you

your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if theres anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

Wed love to hear from you if you can bring: Good understanding of machine operation and safety features

Strong organisational skills and ability to follow instructions

Experience in a manufacturing or technical role

transferable skills welcome

A proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork

A mindset that reflects our values

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