Maintenance Manager

Kerry Group plc; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nutrition is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its Coleraine site. This pivotal role involves leading a maintenance team, overseeing equipment upkeep, and ensuring operational compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing environment, and will play a key part in enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme up to 10%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee assistance program

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable in Maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team while ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Manage urgent repairs and daily maintenance activities.
• Optimize spare parts inventory and manage maintenance budget.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team Leadership

Technical Analysis

Communication

Tools

CMMS systems

CAD tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Requisition ID:59577
Position Type:FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:#LI-Onsite

Following an internal promotion, we’re hiring a Maintenance Manager for our Coleraine site. Reporting into the Site Engineering Manager, this key role leads the maintenance team, ensuring high standards in equipment and facilities upkeep to maximise machine availability and meet compliance requirements. Responsibilities include implementing permanent corrective actions, extending equipment life, and delivering value for money. The role also covers projects, process improvements, repairs, and installation of machinery and tools in manufacturing operations.

What will I be doing?

• Health & Safety: Lead and ensure all maintenance activities exceed safety standards and comply with policies and legislation.
• Maintenance Oversight: Manage weekly schedules, urgent repairs, and daily maintenance to support continuous plant operations. Apply technical skills and ingenuity to the correction of equipment problems causing excessive production downtime.
• Asset Care: Deliver and monitor the maintenance programme using KAMS KPIs; reduce downtime through planned maintenance.
• Team Leadership: Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching, performance reviews, and training plans.
• Inventory & Budget: Optimise spare parts inventory and manage the maintenance budget for cost-effective operations.
• Communication: Collaborate with production teams and lead regular meetings to align on priorities and performance.
• Documentation: Maintain up-to-date technical and compliance records.
• Contractor Management: Oversee external contractors, ensuring adherence to standards and specifications.

What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• 3+ years supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting ability.
• Proven track record building solid working relationships.
• Knowledgeable in Maintenance best practice and CMMS systems.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft programs Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good technical analysis ability and proficient in report writings.
• Fully proficient in interpreting CAD drawings, for electrical, mechanical and facilities applications.
• Food industry knowledge & CAD and programming skills highly desirable.

What will I get in return?

• Opportunity for career development with a Global, multifaceted business.
• Matched pension scheme to up to 10% .
• 25 days annual leave, plus relevant bank holidays.
• Access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform.
• Free onsite parking.

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.

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