Electrical Maintenance Technician - Site Services

We're looking for a Electrical Maintenance Technician - Site Services (Known internally as a Site Services Technician) 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., We're looking for an electrically qualified Site Services Technician to join our Engineering team at Ashby.
This role is ideal for an electrician with strong fault-finding and maintenance experience who enjoys solving technical problems and taking ownership of critical site infrastructure. Whilst you'll support a range of site services and utility systems, we're particularly looking for someone who can bring a strong electrical maintenance mindset to the team.
Reporting to the Site Services Manager, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of key electrical systems across the site. You'll carry out fault finding, planned preventative maintenance and installation work, while helping to ensure our essential services operate safely and efficiently.
Working closely with Engineering, Production and external contractors, you'll play a key role in maintaining compliance, improving site reliability and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
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, plus 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?
Lead electrical fault finding and maintenance activities

across site infrastructure and utility systems, diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs and completing planned maintenance to minimise downtime

Maintain critical electrical infrastructure

including power distribution, control systems and site services equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation

Support essential site services and utilities

including boilers, compressed air systems, water services and effluent systems, applying your electrical expertise to maintain performance and reliability

Ensure compliance and statutory requirements are met

through inspections, testing, record keeping and support of fire, sprinkler and legionella systems

Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

by identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance, energy efficiency and operational effectiveness

A recognised electrical qualification

such as an Electrical Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 in an electrical discipline or equivalent, with 18th Edition BS7671 being highly desirable

Strong electrical maintenance experience

with practical fault-finding skills gained within manufacturing, industrial maintenance or a similar engineering environment

A proactive approach to problem solving

with the ability to work independently, manage priorities and respond effectively to operational challenges

Strong communication and teamwork skills

with the confidence to work with colleagues, contractors and external service providers

A willingness to learn and develop

across site services, utilities and building infrastructure, supported by a practical engineering mindset

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., through our great tasting snacks and iconic brands. Every day, millions of people enjoy our products, including Hula Hoops, McCoy's, KP Nuts, Tyrrells, Skips, POM-BEAR and Butterkist, making us one of the UK's leading snack manufacturers.
For decades, we've been delighting consumers by combining well-loved favourites with exciting innovations that reflect changing tastes and expectations. We're equally passionate about our people and committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow, develop and make a real impact.
As part of the Intersnack Group, one of the world's leading snack manufacturers, we combine global expertise with a shared commitment to

creating happy snacking moments

every day.
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.
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