At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep production equipment running smoothly and safely while tackling maintenance challenges.
- Company: Join Kerry, a leader in taste and nutrition for food and beverage industries.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, matched pension, discounts, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food sustainability while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Multi-skilled engineer with mechanical/electrical expertise and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 38708 £ per year.
About Kerry
Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. We are passionate about what we do and are constantly innovating to create a healthier, more enjoyable, and sustainable food future without compromise. We are driven to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition.
Our Safety purpose is to work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed.
About the Role
We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team at our Taste & Nutrition Manufacturing facility in Runcorn. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in keeping our production equipment running safely and efficiently. This opportunity has arisen due to the planned retirement of a team member. You will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), responding to breakdowns, and supporting continuous improvement activities to maximize equipment reliability and plant performance. It is a permanent, full-time position operating on early and late shifts from Monday to Friday, alternating between 5:30 am – 1:30 pm and 1:15 pm – 9:15 pm, with a specific schedule on Friday 5:30 am – 12:30 pm and 12:15 pm – 7:15 pm.
Key Responsibilities
- Comply with the health and safety policy and regulations
- Carry out risk assessments with relevant people and put controls in place to minimise the risk to acceptable levels where reasonably practicable
- Lock off any dangerous machinery immediately, repair and notify
- Resolve breakdowns, carry out PMs and work on project/improvement works with a view to minimizing production downtime
- Actively 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 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
Qualifications and Skills
- Qualified multi-skilled engineer with mechanical and/or electrical expertise
- Strong experience in manufacturing maintenance and equipment reliability
- Excellent fault-finding, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Proven track record in PPM, breakdown reduction and continuous improvement
- Collaborative, hands‑on approach with the ability to support others
- Experience with SAP is an advantage
What We Can Offer
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Matched pension contribution of up to 10%
- Perkbox platform with discounts and offers from major retailers
- Kerry Share Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Maintenance Engineer in Runcorn employer: Kerry
Kerry is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, where your culinary expertise can truly shine. With a focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals across the globe, driving meaningful food solutions that impact the industry. Located in the UK, Kerry offers a vibrant environment that encourages creativity and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those passionate about shaping the future of food.
