Position Type: FT Permanent
Following an internal promotion, we’re hiring a Maintenance Manager for our Coleraine site. Reporting into the Site Engineering Manager, this key role leads the maintenance team, ensuring high standards in equipment and facilities upkeep to maximise machine availability and meet compliance requirements. The role also covers projects, process improvements, repairs, and installation of machinery and tools in manufacturing operations.
Health & Safety : Lead and ensure all maintenance activities exceed safety standards and comply with policies and legislation.
Maintenance Oversight : Manage weekly schedules, urgent repairs, and daily maintenance to support continuous plant operations. Asset Care : Deliver and monitor the maintenance programme using KAMS KPIs; reduce downtime through planned maintenance.
Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching, performance reviews, and training plans.
Inventory & Budget : Optimise spare parts inventory and manage the maintenance budget for cost-effective operations.
Communication : Collaborate with production teams and lead regular meetings to align on priorities and performance.
Contractor Management : Oversee external contractors, ensuring adherence to standards and specifications.
Electrical or mechanical relevant Trade qualification, diploma or degree.
~Proven track record building solid working relationships.
~ Knowledgeable in Maintenance best practice and CMMS systems.
~ Strong computer skills in Microsoft programs Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
~ Good technical analysis ability and proficient in report writings.
~ Fully proficient in interpreting CAD drawings, for electrical, mechanical and facilities applications.
~ Fluent in English.
~ Food industry knowledge & CAD and programming skills highly desirable.
Opportunity for career development with a Global, multifaceted business.
~ Matched pension scheme to up to 10%.
~25 days annual leave, plus relevant bank holidays.
~ Access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform.
~ Free onsite parking.
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. 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.
One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. 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., 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.
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