Technical Operator - Nights

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KP Snacks is seeking a Technical Operator for the nights shift at Billingham, 22:00–07:15 with a rotating schedule (Week 1 Wed Thu Fri, Week 2 Sun Mon Tue, then a week off). You’ll operate packing and processing machinery, monitor quality, tackle operational challenges and contribute to continuous improvement while learning product testing and machine changeovers, backed by full safety and collaboration training. The role pays £23,939 per year based on 27.75 hours, plus healthcare, pension and benefits via KP4ME. To apply, show teamwork, reliability and a proactive can-do attitude, plus literacy and numeracy. Highlight manufacturing experience or willingness to learn and any Food Safety Level 2 training. We value inclusion and support applicants through the process.

Technical Operator - Nights 

Billingham (Home of McCoy’s, Wheat Crunchies, pombear and more…) 

Shift: Night shift: 22:00 – 07:15. Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Saturday off. Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. Followed by one week off before repeating the rotation

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Technical Operator 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
In this hands-on role, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing process, helping to produce the quality snacks our customers love. You’ll operate machinery, monitor quality, and keep things running smoothly to meet production targets. It’s a great opportunity to make a real impact in a team where your contribution matters, whether you're bringing previous manufacturing experience or are ready to learn new skills on the job. With full training and a strong focus on safety, quality, and collaboration, this is a role that offers development, stability and the chance to be part of something bigger.

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 £23,939 based on 27.75 hours per week.

• 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

• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing?

• Operating packing and processing machinery to meet production goals

• Tackling operational challenges with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

• Working as part of a team to maintain high standards across the line

• Making a difference by contributing to continuous improvement and quality

• Learning to carry out product testing and machine changeovers

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.

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.

Requirements

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

• A good level of literacy and numeracy, with attention to detail

• Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues

• Experience in manufacturing or food production (or a willingness to learn)

• Food Safety Level 2 is desirable – but don’t worry, we provide full training

• A proactive, can-do attitude that aligns with our values of ownership and collaboration

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