KP Snacks
Maintenance Lead
Maintenance Lead at KP Snacks, based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, East Midlands. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
Reference 2798003
About the role
Maintenance Lead
Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more)
On-site | Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Maintenance Lead 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 Maintenance Lead, you’ll be the lead Maintenance Engineer for a production area and part of a close-knit leadership team alongside the Process Lead and Line Lead. Your focus will be on delivering robust maintenance processes that reduce machine stoppages and ensure the right asset care strategies are in place for every piece of equipment.
You’ll lead and coach the area team to deliver true Autonomous Maintenance, review losses, develop action plans and drive sustained improvement. You’ll also play a key role in supporting our zero loss journey by building the right engineering capability, delivering your own improvement activity and supporting larger capital projects within your area.
What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:
Competitive annual salary
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?
Leading maintenance planning and scheduling activities, including Daily Maintenance meetings, weekly scheduling and monthly maintenance planning in line with the annual maintenance plan
Reviewing breakdowns and preventing reoccurrence by identifying root causes and deploying effective countermeasures
Driving Daily Direction Setting (DDS) by providing clear updates on breakdowns and maintenance performance from the previous 24 hours
Building maintenance capability within your area, coaching colleagues to deliver Autonomous Maintenance activities such as Clean, Inspect and Lubricate, Defect Handling and Centrelining
Supporting continuous improvement and capital projects, contributing to the Progressive Maintenance and Autonomous Maintenance pillars and delivering measurable, sustained results
Reference: 2798003 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via KP Snacks
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