Position Type: FT Permanent
We are currently hiring for an Engineering Team Leader in our Ossett site to lead a team of 3 engineers on shift. This is a hands-on role, managing and taking part in all aspects of the day-to-day maintenance of the site, working a 12-hour shift pattern on a mixture of days and nights. Overtime will be available.
Working closely with the Production Team Leads/Managers taking responsibility for delivering a high-quality engineering service in support of the achievement of operational targets.
Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of a team to provide engineering support to manufacturing operations.
Achieve team Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in respect to equipment performance, reliability, breakdown & maintenance completion.
Coach and develop the engineering team regarding safe working practices and the rapid diagnosis and resolution of faults.
Motivate and manage people activities to meet team performance targets. Participation in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing activities including leading short interval control and root cause analysis assessments.
Working as a key member of the Site Engineering Team, demonstrating Company Values and flexibility to support other teams/departments where required.
Ensure a high line availability through reduced engineering downtime.
In Kerry Dairy Ireland we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. Previous experience of working within a FMCG environment.
Time served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline, holding an Electrical Engineering HND/HNC/BTech or equivalent experience.
PLC fault finding (desirable).
At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.
We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.
We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
~ Matched pension scheme.
~ Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.
With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.
Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.
Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In Kerry Dairy Ireland we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. 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. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry Dairy Ireland 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.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry Dairy Ireland employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry Dairy Ireland email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry Dairy Ireland does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry Dairy Ireland 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 Dairy Ireland will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry Dairy Ireland name.
We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry Dairy Ireland terms of business have not been signed. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Dairy Ireland Hiring Managers.