Engineering Maintenance Manager (Ossett)

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Engineering Maintenance Manager (Ossett), High Wycombe

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Client:

Kerry

Location:

High Wycombe, 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 very different career trajectories and experiences. To be successful in this role, we are looking for the right competencies and aptitudes, along with a proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

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 giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team 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 aspire to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Single coverage private medical
• Matched pension scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.

About Kerry Dairy Ireland

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. We deliver high-quality dairy solutions with a focus 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, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry with a strong portfolio of market-leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville, Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow, and SMUG. Our deep-rooted connection to Irish family farms, with one of the lowest carbon footprints globally, differentiates us and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from Ireland’s rich grazing land, produced by a network of farms committed to sustainability. Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities and manage 29 Farm & Home stores. Our global team of over 1,600 professionals spans Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our growth and commitment to excellence.

Get in touch today!

At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we value diversity and inclusion. We foster an inclusive culture that inspires food and nourishes life. We welcome all unique perspectives and are committed to an environment where everyone can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment process is merit-based, and we do not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, or other protected characteristics. Beware of scams claiming to represent us; we will not solicit candidates via non-KDI email or ask for payments during the hiring process.

Recruiter: #LI-ND1
Posting Type: LI