KP Snacks

Food & Beverage

AreaEngineeringManager

£65–90k ~AI est. Billingham, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Area Engineering Manager at KP Snacks. Skills: Engineering management, Continuous improvement, Plant maintenance. Lead engineering team. Coach engineering team”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve plant reliability; Reduce engineering downtime; Ensure asset performance

Industry & Context.

Food & Beverage
Eligibility Requirements

Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree qualified engineer, Mechanical qualification, Electrical qualification, Project management knowledge, Health and safety knowledge, Experience in food production, Experience in FMCG maintenance, Experience in site services maintenance

Nice to Have

Apprentice-trained engineer, NEBOSH qualification desirable, IOSH qualification desirable

What You'll Do.

Lead engineering team

Coach engineering team

Motivate engineering team

Manage planned maintenance

Respond to breakdowns

Improve plant performance

Champion zero-loss culture

Drive continuous improvement

Collaborate with colleagues

Collaborate with contractors

Take ownership of assets

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Across functions; With contractors

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

Area Engineering Manager Billingham(Home of McCoy’s, Wheat Crunchies, pombear and more…) On-site(Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00) Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for an Area Engineering Manager 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 As Area Engineering Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe running of engineering activities across your area of responsibility. You’ll lead, coach and motivate a dedicated team, managing both planned maintenance and swift responses to breakdowns. Focused on improving plant performance and reducing downtime, you’ll champion a zero-loss culture and drive continuous improvement through progressive maintenance strategies. Working closely with colleagues across the site and external contractors, you’ll take ownership of critical engineering assets and support compliance with food safety, health and safety, and environmental standards. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: * Competitive salary, alongside an annual bonus scheme with a strong track record of overachievement * £6000 car cash allowance * Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, 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? * Leading, coaching and developing your team to build capability, engagement and resilience * Driving continuous improvement and supporting a zero-loss culture through progressive maintenance strategies * Collaborating across functions and with contractors to plan and coordinate maintenance, service

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