Maintenance Engineer

Kerry
Dursley
3 weeks ago
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Requisition ID: 57713
Position Type: FT Permanent
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About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Cam site, as a Maintenance Engineer.

 

Cam is the regional centre for Gum Acacia with different applications like pastry improver, elasticity, freeze-thaw, moisture control, Ice cream stabilizer, shelf-life extension, texture systems, coatings and Fibre enrichment.

 

This is a shift-based position, on a 3-week rota, covering shifts between 6am and 10pm. There is also an on-call rota, covering 16 weeks per annum.

 

As part of the Maintenance Team, you will be responsible for providing engineering support for the Cam Site, ensuring operations can continue effectively.

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.
What you'll be doing
  • Carry out electrical and mechanical repairs to plant and equipment in the event of any fault or breakdown and as part of the site PPM system.
  • All work on site to satisfy the Kerry Quality standards and meet the Health and Safety Act, with all areas of work to be kept clean and tidy.
  • Assist the department in the ordering of spares, maintain and update records of the plant and equipment.
  • Additional duties as and when required to give full cover i.e. sickness and holiday.
  • Work is primarily on day shifts but as part of the maintenance team call out cover, which is allocated on a Rota basis, is required 24 hours, 7 days a week.
  • Additional duties to qualify for the Primary Engineer payment.
  • Work with external contractors and assist in their management on site. Issuing and control of permits to work where necessary.
  • Work with Kerry process Engineers or any other off site engineering support.
  • Ensure Maintenance requests and PPMs are printed, completed and returned to Manager/Admin.
  • Assist with Site Crisis Team/HACCP as an engineering representative as necessary.
  • Provide engineering Safety advise and support on projects or tasks (eg confined space/ Working at height etc.)
  • Liaise with Admin personnel when ordering parts/spares.
  • Report as necessary to on/off site management with regards to engineering issues
  • Take part in training for engineers site standards, development and/or mandatory training requirements.
What you can bring to the role
  • Previous experience within a similar role – ideally within a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrable competence within Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
  • Ideally completion of an apprenticeship or an relevant qualification within Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Require a Basic understanding of, PID Control systems, Process automation, VFD and motor drive knowledge, steam & Steam control systems.

 

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.

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.

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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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.

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