Senior Maintenance Engineer

As a Maintenance Lead, you'll be part of the 3-person Line Structure Management Team. A maintenance lead role in an integrated work system (IWS) is responsible for reducing maintenance and breakdown losses while maintaining a deep understanding of the relevant engineering and technology. What it IWS? Intersnack Work Systems is our approach to improving manufacturing reliability, reducing costs, and increasing productivity. It is based on two principles: drive to zero losses and 100% employee ownership What will you be doing?

• Owning the Progressive Maintenance (PM) system
The maintenance lead is responsible for the PM system for their line(s).
• Building capability
The maintenance lead is responsible for building the capability of operating teams and equipment owners to deliver overall line results.
• Problem solving
The maintenance lead is involved in problem solving and managing key line systems.
• Coaching and developing teams
The maintenance lead coaches and develops teams as a technical coach and resource.

In order to be successful in the role, you'll need certain skills, experience and knowledge, including:
• HNC/HND or Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Continuous Improvement (CI) experience & utilising Lean tools and techniques
• Proven strong engineering and problem-solving skills
• Preferably (food) manufacturing experience
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Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies. Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you - we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together. Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout.


• Competitive salary, depending on the skills and experience you can bring
• Bonus scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• Medicash health cash plan
• Private healthcare (role/grade dependent)
• Digital GP service and Best Doctors (2nd Medical Opinion service)
• Cancer care
• Company sick pay (eligibility criteria exist)
• Holiday buy scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools