Maintenance & Planning Manager
Hellaby (Home of KP Nuts…)
On-site role
Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Maintenance & Planning Manager to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure!
As Maintenance & Planning Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that maintenance activities are planned, scheduled, and executed efficiently to minimise downtime and improve operational performance. This role involves developing detailed work plans, coordinating with various teams, and optimising resource utilisation to maintain equipment reliability and safety.
What’s in it for you?
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What will you be doing?
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling – Own and manage the CMMS system, schedule preventive and corrective maintenance, prioritise work orders, and ensure maintenance plans align with operational needs.
Performance Tracking & Improvement – Monitor key maintenance indicators, analyse downtime and efficiency losses, and implement improvement plans to enhance equipment reliability and cost efficiency.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance – Lead equipment design changes, maintain technical documentation, manage spare parts inventory, and ensure adherence to safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards (BRC, AIB, ISO).
Budget & Resource Management – Optimise maintenance costs, support R&M and CAPEX budget planning, and balance downtime reduction with cost-effective solutions.
Team Development & Leadership – Act as a change agent for IWS processes, mentor and upskill the team, and serve as the deputy for the Progressive Maintenance Manager when needed.
Lead small projects following IWS tools - Work with line structures to ensure maintenance leads get the right support for eliminating waste and improve equipment reliability.
Who are we?
Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies.
Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together.
Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout.
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We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:
Engineering Expertise – Strong technical skills with hands-on and theoretical knowledge of manufacturing engineering processes, maintenance planning, and reliability practices. Minimum NVQ Level 3 with relevant experience, with a degree or BSc preferred.
Industry & Systems Knowledge – Experience in FMCG or similar industries, proficiency in IWS methodologies, and a deep understanding of maintenance systems (BDE, MP&S, Equipment Ranking, Lubrication, Spare Parts Management, etc.).
Continuous Improvement & Problem-Solving – Proven ability to drive process improvements, analyse maintenance performance, and implement measurable solutions for efficiency gains.
Leadership & Communication – Strong interpersonal, coaching, and training skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams, drive change, and influence a positive, solution-oriented culture.
Technical & Digital Proficiency – Competence in operating strategies, CMMS, and software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with the initiative to develop further expertise as needed.
