Machine Operator

Machine Operator (known internally as Machine Technician)
Tanfield (Home of Penn State Pretzels)
On-site | Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00 | Sunday - Friday 22:00 - 06:00

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Machine Operator (known internally as Machine 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

As a Machine Technician, you'll play an important role in keeping our production lines running safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Working within our Operations team and reporting to the Area Manager, you'll be responsible for setting up, monitoring and maintaining packing machinery while ensuring products consistently meet both company and customer requirements.

Based at our Tanfield site, you'll support the manufacture of some of our much-loved brands, including Penn State Pretzels, Tyrrells Lentil Crisps and Skips. You'll work closely with colleagues across Operations, contribute to continuous improvement activities and help maintain the high standards of safety, quality and hygiene that are central to our success.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing, production or technical experience who enjoys problem-solving, working as part of a team and developing their skills in a supportive environment.

Please note that, due to health and safety requirements associated with working in a manufacturing environment, all applicants for roles within our manufacturing facilities must be 18 years of age or older.

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 £29,546

• 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?

• Operating and monitoring packing machinery to ensure equipment runs safely, efficiently and delivers consistent performance

• Carrying out quality inspections and recording results to ensure products meet both company specifications and customer requirements

• Supporting stock management activities through the effective use of JDE and Autostore systems

• Maintaining excellent hygiene standards by completing cleaning schedules and shutdown procedures correctly and consistently

• Driving teamwork and continuous improvement by collaborating with colleagues to identify opportunities that improve performance, quality and efficiency