Maintenance Technician

Kerry; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician for their Portadown manufacturing site. The role involves ensuring equipment and machinery operate safely and efficiently, performing diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship and experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance, preferably in manufacturing environments. The position offers competitive pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate and allowances

Career development opportunities

Matched pension scheme up to 10%

Volunteer day

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Either a time served apprenticeship or suitable engineering qualification.
• Previous experience in multi-skilled maintenance or engineering.
• Experience with industrial machinery, building systems, or production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and maintaining machinery to prevent breakdowns.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic issues.
• Performing routine servicing and repairs on equipment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS or digital maintenance systems

Job description

About Kerry Dairy Ireland

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician to join the team at our Portadown manufacturing site.

A maintenance technician is responsible for ensuring equipment, machinery, and facilities operate safely and efficiently. Daily work typically includes diagnosing faults, performing repairs, conducting preventive maintenance, and keeping accurate maintenance records. The role often supports production teams, responds to breakdowns, and helps improve equipment reliability.

Closing date: 6/2/2026

Key responsibilities

• Inspecting and maintaining machinery to prevent breakdowns
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic issue
• Performing routine servicing and repairs on equipment and building systems
• Responding to emergency breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Installing new equipment or components
• Reading technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics
• Maintaining tools, spare parts, and inventory
• Documenting work completed in logs or digital systems
• Following safety procedures and compliance standards
• Collaborating with engineers, supervisors, and contractors

Qualifications and skills

• Either a time served apprenticeship or suitable engineering qualification.
• Previous experience in a multi skilled (mechanical and electrical) maintenance or engineering
• Experience with industrial machinery, building systems, or production equipment
• Ability to read technical drawings with strong fault‑finding, diagnostic skills
• Computer literacy and familiarity with CMMS or digital maintenance systems
• Experience of working in manufacturing, facilities, or commercial environments, experience of food manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, time management and teamwork skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Why join us?

• Competitive hourly rate and allowances
• Career development opportunities.
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.