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Engineering Maintenance Manager (Ossett), Lincoln
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Client:
Kerry
Location:
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: 58542
Position Type: FT Probation
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
About the role
We have an exciting new opportunity to lead our engineering maintenance team and ensure smooth operations at our Ossett facility. Join Kerry Dairy Ireland to drive innovation and excellence in a dynamic environment. Make your mark with us today!
What will I be doing?
* Demonstrating leadership in health & safety. Ensures all engineering and maintenance activities on site comply with national & Kerry Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards and legal requirements.
* Leading a high performing engineering team through effective leadership, coaching, people management, development and succession plans.
* Creating maintenance schedules and delegating tasks to team/contractors.
* Conducting site inspections and identifying areas requiring extra maintenance work.
* Performing minor on-site repairs – not being afraid to get hands on!
* Scheduling contractors for major repairs as required.
* Discussing and communicating maintenance concerns with other Teams/areas of the business.
* Staying on-call and responding to emergency maintenance needs.
* Developing maintenance contracts to budget, negotiating vendor contracts.
* Controlling and monitoring inventory.
* Coordinating work performed by outside vendors/contractors.
* Stores and Systems Management (CMMS).
What do I need to be successful?
In Kerry Dairy Ireland, we understand that people have diverse career paths and experiences. To be successful in this role, we seek the right competencies, aptitudes, and a proven track record of success in similar environments.
These include:
* HNC (or higher) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Supervisory/Managerial role within Engineering/Maintenance.
* Significant experience managing contracts and ensuring value for money.
* Experience working within food or FMCG manufacturing is highly desirable.
* Technical understanding of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems for planning and troubleshooting.
* Good verbal communication skills, including active listening and the ability to translate complex information.
* Organisational skills for scheduling maintenance tasks and ensuring job completion, even during emergencies.
* Attention to detail to prevent minor site problems from becoming major issues.
What will I get in return?
At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we believe in empowering talented and curious individuals to make a difference. We foster a team-oriented environment that seeks innovative solutions to global food challenges. We want you to achieve your full potential.
We also offer:
* 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
* Single coverage private medical insurance
* Matched pension scheme
* Benefits platform with discounts and cashback on major retailers.
About Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a strong presence in consumer foods and dairy ingredients, committed to sustainability and innovation. We partner with local farms to produce high-quality dairy products, ensuring every step of our process reflects our dedication to excellence.
With over 50 years of experience, we are a key player in the global dairy industry, with a portfolio of leading brands including Cheestrings, Charleville, Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow, and SMUG. Our strong relationships with Irish family farms and focus on sustainability position us for future growth.
Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple facilities across Ireland and have a global presence with over 1,600 employees worldwide. Our 2024 turnover was approximately €1.3 billion.
Get in touch today!
We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Our hiring process is merit-based and non-discriminatory. Beware of scams; we will not solicit or ask for payment during the recruitment process. Only official Kerry Dairy Ireland channels are used for communication.
Recruiter: #LI-ND1
Posting Type: LI
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