Engineering Technician

Kerry; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension scheme

Udemy learning platform access

Discounts and cashback platform

Collaborative, inclusive environment

Job summary

Kerry is hiring a Multi-Skilled Engineer to maintain and optimize plant equipment and systems, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The role covers electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical maintenance across the site, with proactive planned maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working on a continental shift pattern (3 days on, 3 days off) on-site, you will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive reliability,

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, instrumentation and mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, automated systems, drives, low-voltage equipment, and instrumentation.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults safely and effectively.
• Experience carrying out planned and preventative maintenance activities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of utilities systems such as steam, refrigeration, compressed air, air handling, or wastewater treatment is advantageous.
• Flexible, multi-skilled approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Focus on health, safety, quality, and collaborative working practices.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with health, safety, food safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Maintain knowledge of Kerry policies and relevant legislative requirements.Participate in risk assessments, HACCP studies, and continuous improvement activities.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment, utilities, and site services, including pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, SCADA, refrigeration, compressed air, and steam systems.
• Identify faults, take appropriate action to restore equipment performance, and elevate issues where required.
• Contribute to initiatives that reduce downtime, waste, and operating costs while improving reliability, efficiency, and quality.
• Work with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams on equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and engineering projects. Provide technical expertise and practical guidance to engineers and apprentices.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, documentation, drawings, programs, databases, and system updates within SAP PM/CMMS.
• Complete planned maintenance activities and scheduled work in line with agreed priorities. Work with planning and scheduling teams to ensure efficient execution of maintenance activities.
• Participate in engineering, hygienic design, safety, environmental, and quality improvement reviews.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC knowledge

SCADA knowledge

HACCP or safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Documentation (SAP/CMMS)

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Position Type: FT Permanent.

Our Safety purpose

At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

About The Role

The Multi-Skilled Engineer serves as the custodian of equipment and systems across the plant. This role identifies and resolves equipment-related issues, helping to reduce downtime and waste. Planned maintenance activities are carried out to maximise equipment performance and reliability, while opportunities for improvement are identified and implemented to enhance availability, quality, efficiency, and operational effectiveness. Maintaining and strengthening safety systems remains a key focus of the role at all times.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time, on-site position operating on a continental shift pattern of 3 days on, 3 days off.

Key responsibilities

• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with health, safety, food safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Maintain knowledge of Kerry policies and relevant legislative requirements.Participate in risk assessments, HACCP studies, and continuous improvement activities.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment, utilities, and site services, including pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, SCADA, refrigeration, compressed air, and steam systems. Identify faults, take appropriate action to restore equipment performance, and elevate issues where required.
• Contribute to initiatives that reduce downtime, waste, and operating costs while improving reliability, efficiency, and quality.
• Work with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams on equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and engineering projects. Provide technical expertise and practical guidance to engineers and apprentices.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, documentation, drawings, programs, databases, and system updates within SAP PM/CMMS.
• Complete planned maintenance activities and scheduled work in line with agreed priorities. Work with planning and scheduling teams to ensure efficient execution of maintenance activities.
• Participate in engineering, hygienic design, safety, environmental, and quality improvement reviews.

Qualifications And Skills

• Experience in electrical, instrumentation and mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, automated systems, drives, low-voltage equipment, and instrumentation.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults safely and effectively.
• Experience carrying out planned and preventative maintenance activities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of utilities systems such as steam, refrigeration, compressed air, air handling, or wastewater treatment is advantageous.
• Flexible, multi-skilled approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Focus on health, safety, quality, and collaborative working practices.

Success in This Role

• Delivering planned maintenance activities effectively and on schedule.
• Contributing to equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Working effectively with colleagues across the site to achieve shared objectives.

What we offer

• Matched pension scheme
• Access to our employee development platform and Udemy learning resources
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at major retailers
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth