Requisition ID 64706
Position Type FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Our Safety purpose At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.
About the role
As a Technician based on-site at our Omagh manufacturing facility, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of production equipment within a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with the wider engineering and production teams to maintain performance, minimise downtime, and support continuous improvement across the site.
This role operates on a rotating shift pattern, offering exposure to a dynamic production environment and opportunities to build experience across different working schedules.
Working Pattern & Benefits
Full-time role, averaging 40 hours per week, across 7 days (including days, nights, and weekends) Shift patterns
Day shift 700am – 300pm Evening shift 300pm – 1100pm Night shift 1100pm – 700am
Shift allowances apply to all shifts, with different rates depending on the shift.
Weekend and bank holiday work paid at enhanced rates Overtime opportunities available
Key responsibilities
* Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment
* Diagnose faults and implement timely, effective solutions
* Interpret mechanical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams
* Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery
* Work effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues
* Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
* Adhere to on-site quality behaviours and practices
Qualifications and skills
* Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience as a technician in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Flexible and adaptable, able to work effectively in a changing production environment
* Quick to learn new processes, systems, and technologies
* Works effectively with others to achieve common goals
* Good communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes
* Able to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
* Applies a structured, problem-solving approach, using data to guide actions
* Builds strong working relationships across teams
* High attention to detail, ensuring quality and compliance with safety standards
What we offer
25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Matched pension scheme Access to our employee development platform and Udemy learning resources Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at major retailers A collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Please note We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.
Recruiter #LI-MU1
Posting Type LI