Applications Technical Support Specialist 

Initial FTC

Slough (Head Office) 

Hybrid

Join our snack-loving team! We‘re looking for an Applications Technical Support Specialist 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! 

At KP Snacks, we’re proud to be part of the Intersnack family—working together to deliver future growth, smarter ways of working, and long-term efficiency. As part of this journey, we’re supporting a transformational programme aimed at simplifying and aligning our processes and systems, while embedding the Intersnack Work System across the business.

To help us on this path, this role will play a key part in supporting our existing legacy applications—primarily, but not limited to, Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.2. You’ll help ensure continuity and reliability of key business systems as we transition towards a more streamlined and future-fit digital environment.

What’s in it for you?  

We believe in giving back and making sure you‘re happy and thriving. Here‘s a taste of what we offer: 

• Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.

• £6000 car cash allowance.

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

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

• 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme 

• 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? 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key point of contact between the IT team and other departments across the business, ensuring clear communication and strong alignment.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand objectives and ensure requirements are clearly defined and documented.

Application & Technical Support

• Provide day-to-day application and technical support across a range of business systems and functional areas.

• Manage application-related issues through to resolution, working closely with internal IT teams and relevant business functions.

System Integration & Maintenance

• Oversee integrations and interfaces between JD Edwards (JDE) and other business applications, including warehouse management, HR/payroll, manufacturing planning/scheduling, and BI/analytics platforms.

• Coordinate regular system maintenance and patching activities, liaising with and guiding third-party technical support partners as needed.

Environment & Release Management

• Maintain and support test environments, ensuring data refreshes and code deployments are delivered accurately and on schedule.

Project Delivery & Change Management

• Lead the delivery of small-scale IT projects, including changes and enhancements to business applications.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects with a focus on quality, timelines, and stakeholder engagement.

• Navigate change and ambiguity effectively, supporting project success through strong collaboration and influence.

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 demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience: 

• A strong understanding of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.2, including CNC and systems architecture, with the ability to apply this knowledge to support business operations.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills that help you work effectively with colleagues across technical and non-technical areas, contributing to shared goals.

• Proven experience in systems and application support within complex IT environments, with transferable expertise from supporting multiple platforms and integration technologies.

• Familiarity with integration tools such as IBM MQ and Dell Boomi, and reporting systems like Qlik Sense and Hubble — but please apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

• Alignment with KP values through teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to building strong relationships, supporting others through change, and driving continuous improvement.

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