Maintenance Planner

Kerry Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare allowance

Pension plan

Life insurance

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Kerry seeks a Maintenance Planner for its Omagh site to provide planning and scheduling support for maintenance activities. The role involves CMMS management, work order coordination, contractor liaison, and ensuring compliance with QSHE requirements.

This is a temporary full-time contract, onsite, for 14 months. Responsibilities include developing weekly maintenance schedules, evaluating labour and materials, and maintaining accurate job plans while supporting KPI reporting and site

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or technical school training preferred.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills with attention to detail.
• Good understanding of mechanical/electrical systems and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Review and plan non-emergency maintenance work orders with clear scope and timelines.
• Coordinate planned downtime with Maintenance and Production teams.
• Produce weekly/monthly KPI reports and support backlogs and resource planning.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

CMMS

Contractor coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Technical training

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our Omagh site , which employs around 100 people and produces high-quality dairy products, including ice cream, cream, custards, and syrups enjoyed every day. In this role you will provide planning and scheduling support, maintain CMMS / maintenance and administration activities, support work order management and contractor co-ordination and ensure continuity of maintenance planning activities. This is a Temporary Full-time Contract working Monday to Friday Onsite in Omagh for a duration of 14 months.

What will you be doing?

Review, prioritise, and plan all non-emergency maintenance work orders. Ensure work orders include a clear scope, realistic timelines, labour estimates and accurate coding. Liaise with requesting departments to define work requirements and ensure appropriate approvals are in place. Conduct site assessments to determine the most effective maintenance approach. Plan labour, materials, tools and
resources required for maintenance activities. Estimate maintenance costs, including labour and materials. Manage maintenance backlog and maintain a sufficient ready backlog to support schedule changes. Develop and issue weekly maintenance schedules in collaboration with Maintenance and Production teams. Coordinate planned downtime windows for preventative and corrective maintenance activities. Create and maintain standard job plans for recurring maintenance tasks. Monitor workforce availability and support resource planning. Produce and distribute weekly and monthly KPI reports, providing analysis and improvement recommendations. Ensure QSHE requirements are embedded in all maintenance planning activities. This role plays a critical part in improving maintenance efficiency, plant performance and compliance through effective planning and scheduling practices

What do you need to be successful?

Engineering degree or technical school training preferred. Good oral / written communication
skills, possess tact, and the ability to negotiate maintenance needs in balance with other departmental requirements. Good understanding or mechanical and electrical systems. Craft knowledge to estimate man hours and materials Good administrative and mathematical skills with willingness to handle paperwork. Excellent planning skills. Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to keep multiple jobs in controlled motion simultaneously. Have a good working knowledge of personal computers and relational databases. Able to read blueprints and shop drawings. Sketching ability. Consistent Values Led approach

Why join us?

Kerry offers a market-aligned compensation and benefits package within an international environment. While this is a temporary opportunity, it provides strong exposure to a modern site and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a global organisation.

• Benefits include Healthcare allowance Pension plan Life insurance 25 days of annual leave
• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This role also offers the opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience, broaden your network and contribute to impactful projects, with potential future opportunities within the Group where applicable.

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. Our Safety purpose 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.