Central Engineering Administrator
Ashby-de-la-Zouch or Teesside (with travel required to both sites)
Two-year FTC
On-site Join our snack-loving teamWe're looking for an Administrator to join our Central Engineering team and support the delivery of key business activities and projects across KP Snacks. This role will act as a vital link between Finance, Project Coordination and a range of business functions, helping to keep projects organised, information accurate and stakeholders connected.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 roleThis is a varied and fast-paced role where you'll help keep multiple projects organised, ensuring key information is accurate, up to date and easily accessible. You'll be responsible for maintaining project trackers, preparing reports, supporting meetings, providing general administrative support to the Central Engineering team and helping project teams monitor progress against plans and budgets.You'll work closely with colleagues across Engineering, Operations, Finance, IT and Project teams, building strong relationships and ensuring everyone has the information they need to make informed decisions.This role would suit someone who is highly organised, enjoys working with data and spreadsheets, and has a keen eye for detail. You do not need an accounting background. We're looking for someone who is confident using Excel, comfortable working with numbers and able to manage information accurately.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 annual salary and annual salary reviewKP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributionsAnnual bonus scheme25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional daysComprehensive healthcare support including Health Cash Plan, Digital GP and Employee Assistance ProgrammeKP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback and wellbeing supportEnhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of lifeWhat will you be doing?Maintaining project trackers and records
Keep project trackers, cost logs and supporting documentation accurate and up to date, ensuring information is easy to access and understandProducing reports and project updates
Prepare regular reports for project teams and steering groups, highlighting progress, key activities and any areas requiring attentionSupporting project meetings
Attend project meetings, capture actions, update records and help ensure agreed actions are completed on timeMonitoring project spend and changes
Track project costs against budgets, monitor changes and flag any concerns or discrepancies to the relevant stakeholdersSupporting project governance and processes
Help ensure agreed project processes are followed, approvals are documented and information is maintained consistently across all projectsWe’d love to hear from you if you can bring:Excellent organisational skills
You can manage multiple priorities, stay on top of deadlines and maintain accurate recordsStrong Excel skills
You're comfortable using spreadsheets to track information, analyse data and produce reportsA good eye for detail
You take pride in producing accurate work and can spot inconsistencies or missing informationStrong communication skills
You're able to build positive relationships and communicate clearly with a wide range of colleaguesA proactive approach
You enjoy taking ownership, solving problems and finding ways to improve processesOur 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.#LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite