Engineering Maintenance Manager (Ossett)

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Engineering Maintenance Manager (Ossett), Crawley, West Sussex

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Client:

Kerry

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, 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

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!

• 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).

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 aptitudes, along with a proven track record of success in similar roles and 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.

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. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Single coverage private medical insurance
• 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 significant presence in consumer foods and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions focused on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local farms to producing world-class dairy products, every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years of experience in milk processing, dairy, and nutritional technology, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry with a portfolio of market-leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville, Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow, and our new SMUG range. Our deep-rooted connection to Irish family farms and our low-carbon footprint differentiate us and offer captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world's richest grazing lands, produced by Irish family farms with one of the lowest carbon footprints globally. Through 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.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in southwest Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. We also manage 29 Farm & Home stores across the region, with a presence in Northern Ireland and the UK in locations like Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, our turnover was approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to growth.

At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we benefit from diverse cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. We foster an inclusive environment that inspires food and nourishes life. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry Dairy Ireland employee will not solicit candidates through non-KDI email addresses or phone numbers, nor will we conduct interviews via video chat rooms like Google Hangouts. Do not pay any money during the hiring process, except for reimbursable travel expenses. All official communications will come from verified KDI accounts.

We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies without a signed agreement, nor will we consider or pay fees for unsolicited submissions.

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