On-Site Multi-Skilled Engineer — PLC/SCADA

Kerry Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer for our Tees Valley plant. The role is full-time and on-site, operating a continental shift pattern of 3 days on, 3 days off.

You will own equipment reliability, perform planned maintenance, troubleshoot PLC/SCADA systems, and work with suppliers and internal teams to implement improvements. You will contribute to safety, quality, and environmental standards, maintain maintenance records in SAP PM/CMMS, and support continuous improvement across the site.

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.

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 escalate 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 guidance.
• 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 priorities; work with planning and scheduling teams to ensure efficient execution.
• Participate in engineering, hygienic design, safety, environmental, and quality improvement reviews.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation

Mechanical maintenance

PLC systems

SCADA

Pneumatic & Hydraulic

Reading schematics

Safety & compliance

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP PM/CMMS

Job description

Kerry is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer for our Tees Valley plant. The role is full-time and on-site, operating a continental shift pattern of 3 days on, 3 days off.

You will own equipment reliability, perform planned maintenance, troubleshoot PLC/SCADA systems, and work with suppliers and internal teams to implement improvements. You will contribute to safety, quality, and environmental standards, maintain maintenance records in SAP PM/CMMS, and support continuous improvement across the site.