Machine technician

Machine technician

Tanfield (Home of Penn State Pretzels)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Machine technician to join the friendly team at our Tanfield site. The role is offered on a permanent basis.

The working hours

The shift pattern for the role is a 3 shift rotation Mon-Fri for the 6-2 & 2-10 shifts, and Sun – Fri morning for the night shift week.

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)

Machine technicians are responsible for undertaking the following tasks, among others:

Competently operate numerous machines (packing or process machinery)
Responsibility for the upkeep in performance of the machine/s and the quality checks that are in place, including, but not all, including bag weights, seal checks, material checks, coding checking
Efficiently carry out any assigned operation or task, meeting all output targets
Competently operate all packing machines across designated area including following all procedures for filling and recording of each unit
Effectively contribute to improved line performance and efficiencies
Maintain excellent housekeeping, health & safety and hygiene standards
Resolve running problems/issues
Carry out all testing procedure for product as and when required
Ensure all stages of work are checked against quality standards
Cleaning of the units after a changeover or for a shut down
Ability to work independently as well as within a team
Fully engage with the IWS ways of working principles
What we would like to offer you:

• £23,811 pa (hourly rate of £11.45)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Health Cash Plan (Medicash)
• KP Matching Pension plus Life Assurance and Income Protection
• KP4ME – discount scheme, online benefits, and information platform
• Free onsite parking
• Exciting opportunities for career progression within the Company

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