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Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day, we work behind the scenes with our customers to solve the world’s most complex food challenges through our diverse ingredients, technologies, and people. We do everything with passion and continuously innovate to create a future of healthier, tastier, and more sustainable food—without compromise. Our goal is to be our customers’ most valued partner, to help create a world of sustainable nutrition, and to reach over two billion consumers with sustainable food solutions by 2030. We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer with an Electrical Bias to join the Engineering function at our Ossett Production Facility. In this role you will provide full technical engineering support to the Production function under the leadership of the Engineering Maintenance Manager. You will assume responsibility for the mechanical and electrical integrity of equipment by carrying out the following: • Effective planned maintenance inspections, reviewing frequencies and parts used., • Recommend improvements to maintenance schedules; carry out safety checks on equipment in line with legislation and best practice., • Overhaul and repair of plant; continually monitor plant conditions and report defects., • Complete stores requisitions for parts and contract services, • Perform in depth RCA for breakdowns and process failure., • Help generate and maintain compliance to SOPs/ Risk Assessments. Carry out work in a standardised way., • Report plant performance using appropriate company systems and ensure action on/communication of non-conformance issues., • Ensure operational key information is effectively communicated to colleagues and other shift teams; complete any relevant documentation on time and in full. Shift pattern as follows: 2 days 2 nights, 5 off / 2 days 3 nights, 4 off / 3 days, 2 nights, 5 off (14 shifts across 28 days, 7 days and 7 nights). • Formal engineering qualification to at least City & Guilds level, NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical and/or electrical discipline with corresponding practical experience., • Continuous improvement experience., • RCA., • PLC automation skills would be beneficial but not required., • Training experience., • Act as the team champions of good engineering standards., • Must be a team player with a strong sense of personal responsibility/ownership., • Flexibility around working hours. In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for. 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.

The Production Manager will implement quality control measures, maintain health and safety regulations, and analyse prod. Production manager required on Days including 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday. The Production Manager will oversee manufacturing operations at our Knightsbridge site.