Engineering Maintenance Manager (Ossett)

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Engineering Maintenance Manager (Ossett), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: Kerry

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

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 are looking for the right competencies and aptitudes, as well as a proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

• 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, 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 annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Single cover 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 substantial 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, we ensure 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 player in the global food industry with a portfolio of market-leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville, Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow, and our SMUG range. Our deep-rooted connection to Irish family farms and our commitment to sustainability set us apart.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple facilities in Ireland and have a presence in the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our growth and success.

Get in touch today!

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Our recruitment process is merit-based, and we do not discriminate based on gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Beware of scams; we will never ask for payment during the recruitment process.

Note: We do not accept CVs or profiles from unapproved recruitment agencies or those sent directly to hiring managers without our terms of business agreement.

Recruiter: #LI-ND1
Posting Type: LI