Company: KP Snacks
Location: Tanfield
Posted: May 10th, 2026
Machine Operator (known internally as Machine Technician)
Tanfield (Home of Penn State Pretzels)
On-site | Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00 | Sunday - Friday 22:00 - 06:00
Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Machine Technician to join us at KP Snacks in Tanfield. If you’re organised, hands-on and ready to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment, this could be your next big move.
About the role
As a Machine Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping our packing machines running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll carry out quality checks, support your team and make sure every product meets our high standards – and those of our customers. Reporting to the Area Manager, you’ll manage packing equipment and support manufacturing colleagues to deliver great results.
You’ll be part of a close-knit team at our Tanfield site, where we make baked and fried snacks including Penn State Pretzels, Tyrrells Lentil Crisps and Skips. With a strong culture of development and a genuine family feel, it’s a great place to build your career.
What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:
Annual salary of £28,000
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
What will you be doing?
Set up and monitor packing machinery to ensure smooth, continuous running
Carry out quality checks and record results to meet company and customer standards
Support stock activities using JDE and Autostore systems
Maintain high hygiene standards through cleaning and shutdown procedures
Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
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.
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.
We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:
Good understanding of machine operation and safety features
Strong organisational skills and ability to follow instructions
Experience in a manufacturing or technical role – transferable skills welcome
A proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork
A mindset that reflects our values
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