The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications. Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, popchips and more...) On-site | Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Site Services Technician 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.
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 role
We're looking for an electrically trained Site Services Technician to join our Engineering team at Ashby.
This is a great opportunity for a qualified electrician who enjoys a varied role and is looking to broaden their experience across site services, utilities and infrastructure. Previous site services experience isn't essential. If you have a strong electrical maintenance background and can demonstrate relevant transferable skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Reporting to the Site Services Manager, you'll help keep our site operating safely, reliably and efficiently. You'll use your electrical fault-finding and maintenance expertise while developing your knowledge across a wider range of site services equipment and systems.
Working closely with colleagues across the site, you'll play an important role in supporting compliance, maintaining essential services and driving continuous improvement.
What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer:
- Annual salary of up to £39,000 depending on experience, plus KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions - 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days for more flexibility - Comprehensive healthcare support including Health Cash Plan, Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme - KP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback, wellbeing tools and everyday savings - Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life
What will you be doing?
- Carry out electrical maintenance and fault finding across a range of site services equipment, completing repairs, installations and planned maintenance activities - Maintain essential site services and utilities including boilers, compressed air systems, water services, effluent systems and electrical infrastructure - Support compliance and statutory requirements by completing inspections, maintaining accurate records and supporting fire systems, sprinklers and legionella controls - Work collaboratively across the site with colleagues, contractors and specialist service providers to ensure equipment remains safe and reliable - Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, reliability and overall site performance
We'd love to hear from you if you can bring:
- A recognised electrical qualification such as an Electrical Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 in an electrical discipline or equivalent, with 18th Edition BS7671 being highly desirable - Strong electrical maintenance experience with practical fault-finding skills gained within manufacturing, industrial maintenance or a similar engineering environment - A proactive approach to problem solving with the ability to work independently, manage priorities and respond effectively to operational challenges - Strong communication and teamwork skills with the confidence to work with colleagues, contractors and external service providers - A willingness to learn and develop across site services, utilities and building infrastructure, supported by a practical engineering mindset
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. xrexnqw And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.
