Job Description

Requisition ID 60507
Position Type FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement
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.
About the role
Due to new production lines opening, we currently have a vacancy for Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers, working a rotating 12-hour shift pattern across days, nights and weekends to support planned and reactive maintenance across our Coleraine manufacturing site.
What will I be doing?

• Complying with Health and Safety Policies to ensure safety first.
• Responsible for Electrical and Mechanical maintenance, including preventative maintenance and breakdowns.
• Delivering all maintenance within mandatory and statutory Health & Safety obligations.
• Working with Production shift managers and production teams to ensure plant efficiency targets are met.
• Ensuring all food safety standards are adhered to during any maintenance activity.
• Maintaining material stock levels, including booking out of spare parts.
• Responsible for contractors while working on site.
• Ensuring a high standard of housekeeping in all engineering areas.
• Involvement in new installations and projects as required.
• Developing and updating work instruction sheets and risk assessments.

What do I need to be successful?
In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role, we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.
These include

• Time-served multi-skilled engineer with mechanical and electrical experience.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline (e.g., BTEC National Certificate/Diploma).
• Ability to rapidly identify root causes of efficiency problems and develop alternative solutions.
• Computer literate.
• Logical and well-organised.
• Effective communicator at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge, awareness, and appreciation of Health & Safety.

Why join Kerry?
At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.
We also offer

• Competitive hourly rate and shift allowance.
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) - pro-rated for shift workers
• Overtime
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Life Assurance (if you join the pension scheme)
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.

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.
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.
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.
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