Senior Maintenance Engineer
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£46,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2122 (61% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,800, and KP Snacks Limited is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 5223 (Metal working production and maintenance fitters) or SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Mechanical engineers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £37,400 Clears | £42,100 Clears | £46,800 Clears |
5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £34,000 Clears | £38,300 Clears | £42,500 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Senior Maintenance Engineer (known internally as Maintenance Lead)
Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn)
Shift: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00
Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Maintenance Lead 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 part of our three-person Line Structure Management Team, you'll play a key role in improving equipment reliability, reducing losses and driving performance across one of our production lines. Working within our Intersnack Work Systems (IWS), you'll lead our Progressive Maintenance programme, using data, problem-solving and technical expertise to eliminate recurring issues and deliver sustainable improvements.
This is a hands-on role that combines technical leadership, continuous improvement and coaching. You'll work closely with Operations colleagues and Equipment Owners to build capability, improve asset performance and create a culture of ownership and reliability. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, influencing teams and making a visible impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What is IWS?
Intersnack Work Systems (IWS) is our structured approach to continuous improvement in manufacturing. Rooted in the principles of zero losses and 100% employee ownership, IWS empowers teams to deliver consistent, sustainable performance by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies at every level.
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 £49,890, plus an annual bonus (targeted at 5%)
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?
Leading the Progressive Maintenance programme by owning maintenance strategy, driving reliability improvements and reducing breakdown and maintenance-related losses across the line
Driving continuous improvement activities through root cause analysis, loss elimination and problem-solving techniques to address recurring equipment and process issues
Partnering with Operations and Equipment Owners to improve line performance, build strong cross-functional relationships and deliver shared performance goals
Coaching and developing colleagues to increase technical capability, embed maintenance best practice and encourage a culture of ownership and accountability
Using data and performance insights to identify opportunities, prioritise improvements and support the delivery of safety, quality, cost and productivity targets
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with KP Snacks Limited, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~66k in sample- Middle half £38,896–59,800
- Median £48,516
- Going rate £46,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–42,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. KP Snacks Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2122 going rate of £46,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.