Machine Operator

<p><p style="text-align:start;"><strong>Machine Operator </strong>(known internally as Machine Technician)<br><strong>Tanfield </strong>(Home of Penn State Pretzels)<strong> </strong><br><strong>On-site | </strong>Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00 | Sunday - Friday 22:00 - 06:00</p><p style="text-align:start;min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="text-align:start;"><strong>Join our snack-loving team</strong><br>We’re looking for a Machine Technician to join us at KP Snacks in Tanfield. If you’re organised, hands-on and ready to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment, this could be your next big move.</p><p style="text-align:start;min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="text-align:start;"><strong>About the role</strong><br>As a Machine Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping our packing machines running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll carry out quality checks, support your team and make sure every product meets our high standards – and those of our customers. Reporting to the Area Manager, you’ll manage packing equipment and support manufacturing colleagues to deliver great results.</p><p style="text-align:start;min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="text-align:start;">You’ll be part of a close-knit team at our Tanfield site, where we make baked and fried snacks including Penn State Pretzels, Tyrrells Lentil Crisps and Skips. With a strong culture of development and a genuine family feel, it’s a great place to build your career.</p><p style="text-align:start;min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="text-align:start;"><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong><br>We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:</p><ul><li><p>Annual salary of £28,000 </p></li><li><p>Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care</p></li><li><p>KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary</p></li><li><p>25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more</p></li><li><p>KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:start;min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="text-align:start;"><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p><ul><li><p>Set up and monitor packing machinery to ensure smooth, continuous running</p></li><li><p>Carry out quality checks and record results to meet company and customer standards</p></li><li><p>Support stock activities using JDE and Autostore systems</p></li><li><p>Maintain high hygiene standards through cleaning and shutdown procedures</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:start;min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="text-align:start;"><strong>Who are we?</strong><br>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.</p><p style="text-align:start;min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="text-align:start;"><strong>We’re committed to inclusion</strong><br>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.</p></p><p><p style="text-align:start;"><strong>We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Good understanding of machine operation and safety features</p></li><li><p>Strong organisational skills and ability to follow instructions</p></li><li><p>Experience in a manufacturing or technical role – transferable skills welcome</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork</p></li><li><p>A mindset that reflects our values</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:start;min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="text-align:start;">#LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite</p></p>