Electrical Maintenance Technician

Kerry Group plc; Carrigaline; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in Carrigaline is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure efficient maintenance across the site. The role includes implementing maintenance strategies, troubleshooting breakdowns, and working in a shift-based environment. Candidates should have relevant apprenticeship training and experience in a regulated industry. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP regulated industry required.
• Proven experience with instrumentation set-up & maintenance in a PLC environment.
• Basic mechanical skills for isolation & troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Implement new plant modifications/processes.
• Develop working knowledge of existing & future asset base.
• Minimise plant downtime through effective maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamworking

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant electrical apprenticeship

Job description

Requisition ID: 61003
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our Applied Health & Nutrition site in Carrigaline. This is an important role that will help ensure maintenance and efficiency across the site.

As part of the engineering maintenance team, you will work to implement the site maintenance strategy through delivery of a program of preventative maintenance routines & completing planned/unplanned work requests from the team’s customers.

You will also minimise plant downtime caused by equipment breakdown & troubleshooting maintenance problems, outlining probable causes & suggesting solutions that will avoid breakdown reoccurrence.

This is a shift-based role covering a variety of shifts from early to late, including out of hours on-call.

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: At Kerry, 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.

What you'll be doing

• Implement new plant modifications/ processes that are required as part of the enzyme business strategy.
• Develop a working knowledge of the site’s existing & future asset base.
• Implement a system of planned maintenance routines correctly in a timely manner so as to minimise plant downtime.
• Use of Permit To Work System to implement all maintenance work in a safe manner.
• Use of a computer maintenance system to manage/track all planned/unplanned work requests, record work done, parts used & maintain a history of the site’s current & future asset base.
• Troubleshoot all breakdowns & to continuously improve existing design/routines so as to minimise downtime & maximise asset productivity.
• Adhere to the required good manufacturing practices and maintains the area in a clean and tidy condition in line with the site safety and quality excellence principles.
• Help implement the model of continuous improvement and adapt to new plant technologies and processes.

What you can bring to the role

• Completion of a relevant electrical apprenticeship
• Previous experience in a GMP regulated industry
• Proven experience with instrumentation set-up & maintenance in a PLC environment
• Basic mechanical skills required for equipment isolation & first line troubleshooting. This will also be required as part of the call out duties of the role.
• Good team-working & communication skills.
• Working electrical knowledge of equipment typically found in food process industry.
• Strong electrical, instrumentation & mechanical trouble shooting & problem solving skills.

What we can offer

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers