Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

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This is a hands-on maintenance leadership position on a production line, based in Billingham, with on-site Monday to Friday work and a focus on maintenance planning, scheduling and execution.

What will you be doing?

• Lead daily maintenance planning and scheduling for your production line
• Review and prioritise incidents and stops from the previous 24 hours
• Plan and carry out maintenance and repairs during scheduled downtime
• Provide updates during Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings on upcoming preventative maintenance
• Manage overdue work orders, ensuring they’re classified and resolved based on urgency
• Prepare and lead weekly maintenance scheduling meetings
• Develop monthly maintenance schedules aligned with the annual plan
• Update and maintain technical documentation
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the annual maintenance plan
• Champion engineering standards and support training across the team
• Collaborate with colleagues across Engineering, Production and Technical to ensure smooth operations

What’s in it for you?

• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
• 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
• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

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.

Qualifications

• 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 skills
• Experience with PLC automation and Lean tools/techniques
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe working practices
• Ability to train and coach others effectively
• A team mindset with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility

Seniorities and Type

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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. If there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.