Production Operative

Production Operatives

Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raider, popchips and more...)

3 shift rotating Mon-Fri 0600-1400 , 1400-2200 , 2200-0600

Permanent Role

Company Overview

KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).

In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.

Salary:  £27,936 pa plus bonus

Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:

• Bonus scheme
• Voluntary overtime available (up to 20 hours per week)
• Medicash Health cash plan
• Private Healthcare (dependent on Grade)
• KP Pension Plan – matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection
• 25 days holiday
• 5-year service additional holiday
• Annual salary review
• MyGym Discounts
• Cancer Care
• Holiday Buy (buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year)
• Career Break
• Cycle to Work
• Company Sick Pay – once eligible
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Digital GP
• Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion
• Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools

The Role

We have a number of opportunities for Production Operatives to join the friendly team at our Ashby site. As one of our Production Operatives, you'll work within an IWS line structure, reporting into the Line Lead.

The working hours are 3 shift rotation Monday to Friday (6am-2pm/2pm-10pm and 10pm-6am) on a weekly rotation.

KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. We are also incredibly proud to have been named as one of the Top 30 Best Big Companies and one of the Top 10 Food & Drink Companies to work for in the UK (via Best Companies)

Production Operatives are responsible for undertaking the following tasks:

• Competently operate numerous machines including packing and poppers
• Efficiently carry out any assigned operation or task, meeting all output targets
• Competently operate all flavour units across designated area including following all procedures for filling and recording of each unit
• Effectively contribute to improved line performance and efficiencies
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping, health & safety and hygiene standards
• Resolving running problems/issues
• Carrying out all testing procedures for product as and when required
• Ensuring all stages of work are checked against quality standards
• Cleaning of the units after a changeover or for a shut down
• Fully engaging with the IWS ways of working principles

We aim to foster a diverse family-like culture where everyone can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. The I&D program focuses on Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, and Equitable Progression. We operate an inclusive recruitment process to attract diverse talent and educate hiring managers on bias. Additionally, we run a comprehensive program addressing various diversity topics to promote an inclusive workplace. Join KP Snacks to be a part of a diverse and inclusive team that values individuality and promotes growth.

We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong. Please just let us know if there is anything we can do to make the process more easily accessible for you or if you have any special requirements.

Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within manufacturing or the food industry (highly desirable)
• Level 2 in Food Safety for Manufacturing (desirable, although bespoke training is provided)
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy
• The ability to take ownership and accountability
• The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative
• The ability to work independently as well as within a team