Engineering Maintenance Manager (Ossett)
JR United Kingdom
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Engineering Maintenance Manager (Ossett), Leeds, West Yorkshire Client: Kerry Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Description: Requisition ID: 58542 Position Type: FT Probation Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite About the role We have an exciting new opportunity to lead our engineering maintenance team and ensure smooth operations at our Ossett facility. Join Kerry Dairy Ireland to drive innovation and excellence in a dynamic environment. Make your mark with us today! What will I be doing? Demonstrating leadership in health & safety. Ensures all engineering and maintenance activities on site comply with national & Kerry Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards and legal requirements. Leading a high performing engineering team through effective leadership, coaching, people management, development and succession plans. Creating maintenance schedules and delegating tasks to team/contractors. Conducting site inspections and identifying areas requiring extra maintenance work. Performing minor on-site repairs not being afraid to get hands on! Scheduling contractors for major repairs as required. Discussing communicating maintenance concerns with other Teams/areas of the business. Staying on-call and responding to emergency maintenance needs. Developing maintenance contracts to budget, negotiating vendor contracts. Controlling and monitoring inventory. Coordinating work performed by outside vendors/contractors. Stores and Systems Management (CMMS). What do I need to be successful? In Kerry Dairy Ireland 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: HNC (or higher) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. A minimum of 3 years experience in a Supervisory/Managerial role within Engineering/Maintenance. Significant experience of managing contracts and ensuring value for money is essential. Experience of working within food or FMCG manufacturing is highly desirable. Technical understanding of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems for planning and troubleshooting. Good verbal communication skills, including active listening and the ability to translate complex information. Organisational skills for scheduling maintenance tasks and ensuring job completion, even during emergencies. Attention to detail, ensuring maintenance tasks are not overlooked and minor site problems do not become major site problems. What will I get in return? At Kerry Dairy Ireland, 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: 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Single cover private medical Matched pension scheme Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers. About Kerry Dairy Ireland Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence. 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. Get in touch today! In Kerry Dairy Ireland 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 Dairy Ireland (KDI) employee will not solicit candidates through a non-KDI email address or phone number. In addition, KDI 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). KDI 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 KDI will be from official firm accounts bearing the KDI name. Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry Dairy Ireland 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 Dairy Ireland Hiring Managers. Recruiter: #LI-ND1 Posting Type: LI #J-18808-Ljbffr