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Maintenance LeadIf you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.Billingham (Home of McCoys, Wheat Crunchies, pombear and more)On-site | Monday - FridayJoin our snack-loving teamWere looking for a Maintenance Lead to join us at KP Snacks. If youre 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 roleWere looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Lead to join our production line team at Billingham. Youll be the lead Maintenance Engineer on your line, working as part of a close-knit management team of three.This is a hands-on role where youll take ownership of maintenance planning, scheduling and execution. Youll lead preventative and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring our lines run smoothly and safely. Youll also play a key role in developing our annual maintenance plan and driving continuous improvement.If youre passionate about engineering excellence and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, wed love to hear from you.Whats in it for you?We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour of what we offer:Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievementComprehensive healthcare support including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer careKP Pension Plan contribution matching up to 7% of your salary25 days holiday, plus the option to buy moreKP4ME our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and moreWhat will you be doing?Lead daily maintenance planning and scheduling for your production lineReview and prioritise incidents and stops from the previous 24 hoursPlan and carry out maintenance and repairs during scheduled downtimeProvide updates during Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings on upcoming preventative maintenanceManage overdue work orders, ensuring theyre classified and resolved based on urgencyPrepare and lead weekly maintenance scheduling meetingsDevelop monthly maintenance schedules aligned with the annual planUpdate and maintain technical documentationLead the development and continuous improvement of the annual maintenance planChampion engineering standards and support training across the teamCollaborate with colleagues across Engineering, Production and Technical to ensure smooth operationsWho are we?Were 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 McCoys. In the UK, were a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. Were proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.Were committed to inclusionWere building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you dont tick every box, wed still love to hear from you your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if theres anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. xjdpvnf Wed love to hear from you if you can bring:Formal engineering qualification (HNC/ONC or equivalent) in mechanical and/or electrical discipline, alongside an 18th Edition wiring regulations qualification.Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and diagnostic skillsExperience with PLC automation and Lean tools/techniquesKnowledge of COSHH and safe working practicesAbility to train and coach others effectivelyA team mindset with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility#LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite