Maintenance Technician

About the role

We are currently recruiting for 2 Maintenance Technicians to the join the Engineering Team at our food crumbing and coating production facility in Gainsborough. The successful candidates will perform PPM and reactive maintenance on assets to maximize plant availability and maintain production.

This is a permanent, full-time position operating on a 4-on, 4-off shift basis.

About Kerry

What will I be doing?

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Complying with the health and safety policy and regulations.
• Carrying out risk assessments with the relevant people and put controls in place to minimize the risk to acceptable levels were reasonably practicable.
• Lock off any dangerous machinery immediately/ or repair and notify.
• Resolving breakdowns, carryout PM’s and work on project / improvement works with a view to minimizing production downtime.
• Actively seek to undertake PMs on offline machinery where time allows.
• Fully complete PM sheets with all observations, jobs completed and recommendations and file with the Maintenance Planner, whilst always looking at ways of improving to PMs.
• Actively gain as much information as possible from production personnel regarding the fault on the machine to speed up the fault-finding process.
• Ensure engineering log and computer systems are fully filled in with all relevant information including PM numbers, all used parts, plant numbers, urgency of required parts, at the end of each shift.
• Ensure all communications with external persons are conducted in a professional manner which reflects the company profile.

What do I need to bring to the role?

To be successful in this role we are looking for the right behaviours and competencies as well as a proven track in a similar position. The ideal candidate will ideally have the following:

• HNC, City & Guilds or time served apprentice with appropriate engineering qualifications
• Experience within a similar role ideally gained within a food manufacturing environment, if not food, experience within any manufacturing environment is highly desirable
• Electrically biased, or multi-skilled
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems experience highly desirable
• Flexible approach with a positive 'can-do' attitude
• Experience of SAP highly desirable.

Why should I apply?

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.