Technical Operator - Weekends & Mid-; FTC

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery confidently and safely, including packing lines, poppers, and flavour units, to keep production running smoothly.
• Embrace the challenge of maintaining high product quality, carrying out testing and checks to ensure every item meets our exacting standards.
• Work closely with your shift team and other departments, supporting a collaborative and efficient production environment.
• Play a vital role in delivering the products our customers love, contributing directly to our performance and reputation.

• Gain hands‑on experience and develop new skills, with full training provided and opportunities to grow within a fast‑paced manufacturing setting. A good standard of literacy and numeracy will help you follow processes accurately and complete essential documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work safely and efficiently will support the team in meeting daily production targets.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is a good foundation, but we also welcome skills from similar hands‑on roles.
• A Level 2 Food Safety qualification is desirable but not essential – we provide full training to help you succeed and grow in the role.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to working well with others will ensure you thrive and live our KP values every day.

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.

We're committed to inclusion. 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.

• Annual salary of £37,628.19
• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more