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Engineering Maintenance Manager (Ossett), Preston, Lancashire
Client:
Kerry
Location:
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
24.04.2025
Expiry Date:
08.06.2025
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 very different career trajectories and experiences. To be successful in this role, we look for the right competencies and a proven track record in a similar environment.
* HNC (or higher) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
* At least 3 years’ experience in a Supervisory/Managerial role within Engineering/Maintenance.
* Significant experience managing contracts and ensuring value for money.
* Experience in 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 translating 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 value talented and curious individuals. We promote teamwork and innovation to solve global food challenges. We want you to achieve your potential.
We also offer:
* 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
* Private medical insurance
* Matched pension scheme
* Benefits platform with discounts and cashback
About Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a farm-to-fork business with a strong presence in consumer foods and dairy ingredients. We focus on sustainability and innovation, working with Irish family farms to produce high-quality dairy products.
With over 50 years of experience, we are a key player in the global food industry with a portfolio of leading dairy brands. Our dairy comes from Irish farms with low carbon footprints, emphasizing sustainability and quality.
Our locations and global presence
Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, with multiple facilities in Ireland and the UK, and a global workforce of over 1,600 professionals.
Join us!
We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and individual perspectives. Our recruitment process is merit-based, and we are committed to equality and inclusion.
Beware of scams. We do not solicit candidates via non-official channels or ask for payments at any stage of hiring.
Note: We do not accept CVs from unapproved recruitment agencies or candidate profiles without signed terms of business.
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