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Production Operative
Leominster (home of Tyrrells hand cooked potato crisps)
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off
Hours: 12-hour shifts (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)
Rotation: Days and nights

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for Production Operatives 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! 

The job entails carrying out a variety of factory skills safely and efficiently, using complex equipment to ensure production is maintained to the highest level. The role of Production Operative is wide-ranging and offers a great deal of variety with full training - you will be trained to operate the line (packing or process) complete daily routines, perform checks and report defects.

What’s in it for you? 

• Starting salary of £28,024.74 per annum, rising to £28,667.88 per annum after a successful probationary period.

• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• 24 days holiday

• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.

• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools 

What will you be doing?  

• Operate complex machinery across either the frying or packing lines within a crisp manufacturing environment, ensuring production targets are met safely and efficiently.

• Monitor online data systems to maintain high production standards, reporting any defects or issues promptly.

• Apply strong problem-solving skills to resolve machine-related issues and minimise downtime.

• Complete daily routines, carry out quality checks, and maintain accurate records in line with site procedures.

• Receive full training and ongoing support, working as part of a friendly, collaborative team at our Leominster factory.

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.  

We’d love to hear from you if you can evidence the following knowledge, skills and experience:  

• Previous experience within manufacturing or the food industry (highly desirable)

• Level 2 in Food Safety for Manufacturing (desirable, although bespoke training is provided)

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy in English

• The ability to take ownership and accountability

• The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative

• The ability to work independently as well as within a team

#CVL #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Production Operative
Leominster (home of Tyrrells hand cooked potato crisps)
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off
Hours: 12-hour shifts (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)
Rotation: Days and nights

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for Production Operatives 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! 

The job entails carrying out a variety of factory skills safely and efficiently, using complex equipment to ensure production is maintained to the highest level. The role of Production Operative is wide-ranging and offers a great deal of variety with full training - you will be trained to operate the line (packing or process) complete daily routines, perform checks and report defects.

What’s in it for you? 

• Starting salary of £28,024.74 per annum, rising to £28,667.88 per annum after a successful probationary period.

• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• 24 days holiday

• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.

• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools 

What will you be doing?  

• Operate complex machinery across either the frying or packing lines within a crisp manufacturing environment, ensuring production targets are met safely and efficiently.

• Monitor online data systems to maintain high production standards, reporting any defects or issues promptly.

• Apply strong problem-solving skills to resolve machine-related issues and minimise downtime.

• Complete daily routines, carry out quality checks, and maintain accurate records in line with site procedures.

• Receive full training and ongoing support, working as part of a friendly, collaborative team at our Leominster factory.

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.  

We’d love to hear from you if you can evidence the following knowledge, skills and experience:  

• Previous experience within manufacturing or the food industry (highly desirable)

• Level 2 in Food Safety for Manufacturing (desirable, although bespoke training is provided)

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy in English

• The ability to take ownership and accountability

• The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative

• The ability to work independently as well as within a team

#CVL #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Shropshire.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better

• This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey
• If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.