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Production Operative
KP Snacks
Home Office register entry: KP Snacks Limited, Slough
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This role is listed by an employer that holds a live Home Office sponsor licence on the Skilled Worker route.
Public reference figures for the Skilled Worker route: the standard salary threshold is £41,700 a year and the new-entrant threshold is £33,400 a year. Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
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 a Production Operative 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.
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.
About the role
As a Production Operative, you’ll play a hands-on role in making Tyrrells hand cooked potato crisps to the high standards our consumers love. Working on either the frying or packing lines, you’ll operate complex machinery safely and efficiently, helping to keep production running smoothly.
This is a varied role with full training provided. You’ll learn how to run production lines, complete daily routines, carry out quality checks and spot issues before they become problems. You’ll be supported by a friendly, collaborative team who look out for each other and take pride in what they do.
If you enjoy practical work, like learning new skills and want to be part of a team where your ideas are welcomed, this could be a great next step for you.
What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:
Starting salary of £30,466.80 per annum, rising to £31,122 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?
Running production machinery safely and efficiently
Operating complex equipment on the frying or packing lines to meet production targets and site standards
Monitoring performance and quality
Using online data systems to maintain high standards and reporting defects or issues quickly
Solving problems as they arise
Identifying and resolving machine-related issues to reduce downtime
Completing daily routines and checks
Carrying out quality checks, line inspections and accurate record keeping
Keeping the lines clean and safe
Taking part in line cleaning activities and following all food safety and hygiene procedures
Last verified against our ingestion on 25 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.