Central Engineering Administrator

Salary: £31,000 - 71,000 per year

Requirements:

• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using spreadsheets to track information, analyse data and produce reports
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies or missing information
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of colleagues
• A proactive approach, with ownership, problem-solving skills and an interest in improving processes
• Comfortable working with numbers; an accounting background is not required

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date project trackers, cost logs and supporting documentation
• Prepare regular reports and project updates for project teams and steering groups, highlighting progress, key activities and areas requiring attention
• Support project meetings by capturing actions, updating records and helping ensure agreed actions are completed on time
• Track project costs against budgets, monitor changes and flag concerns or discrepancies to relevant stakeholders
• Support project governance by helping ensure processes are followed, approvals are documented and information is maintained consistently
• Provide general administrative support to the Central Engineering team and help project teams monitor progress against plans and budgets
• Work with colleagues across Engineering, Operations, Finance, IT and Project teams, ensuring they have information to support informed decisions

Technologies:

• Excel
• Support

More:

Were KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family, with around 2,400 UK colleagues across seven sites and our Slough headquarters. We make well-known snack brands including Hula Hoops, McCoys, KP Nuts, Tyrrells, Skips, POM-BEAR and Butterkist, and are committed to an inclusive workplace where people can grow and make an impact. Were hiring a Central Engineering Administrator to support business activities and projects. The role is a two-year fixed-term contract, on-site in Ashby-de-la-Zouch or Teesside, with travel required between both sites. We offer a competitive salary with annual review, pension contributions matched up to 7%, an annual bonus scheme, 25 days holiday with the option to buy up to five more, healthcare support, employee benefits and enhanced family-friendly policies.

last updated 40 week of 2026