Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for PLC & Safety

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

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,