Engineering Maintenance Manager (Ossett)

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Engineering Maintenance Manager (Ossett), Reading

Client:

Kerry

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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

• 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 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 the ability to translate complex information.
• Organizational 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 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 farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years of experience, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry, with a portfolio including Cheestrings, Charleville, Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow, and SMUG. Our dairy comes from Irish family farms with a low carbon footprint, emphasizing sustainability and innovation.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple facilities across Ireland and have a global presence with over 1,600 professionals worldwide. In 2024, our turnover was approximately €1.3 billion.

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We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and inclusion. Our recruitment process is merit-based, and we do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Beware of scams; we will not solicit candidates through non-official channels or ask for payments at any stage.