Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (London)

Requisition ID 66103
Position Type FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join our Cam site, near Dursley in Gloucestershire.

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will be to support the Production team in delivering to its customers the highest quality product, on time and in full, by maintaining the plant & ensuring that all breakdowns are dealt with in a timely manner to minimise downtime.

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer you will be the equipment owners and with an electrical bias take ownership of all systems & electrical applications. You will ensure that the plant fully complies with all safety legislation.and will be responsible for both proactive and reactive maintenance and repair of equipment, you will take ownership of follow on and improvement activities as required.

There will be an emphasis of minimising waste and downtime across the site, initiating RCA on significant failures.

The role requires strong communication skills, sharing information with all relevant parties (both skilled and unskilled) and recording all key information in SAP.

The role requires taking responsibility in assessing situations and required action before resorting to further escalation.

Working hours will be shift based with clearly defined ‘Production Focused’ and “Planned Maintenance Focused’ depending on Production and Maintenance requirements.

The shift pattern is an 8hr double days Mon – Fri 6-2 & 2-10 with the 3 rd week on days 8-4 Wed – Sun & on call for that week.

We are very development focused so this is a fantastic opportunity for a successful engineer to further develop you engineering skills and knowledge, or progress further into technical or managerial roles.

About the Site

Located in Gloucestershire, the Cam site transforms natural Acacia Gum into high-quality powdered ingredients used in a wide range of food and beverage applications worldwide. As part of Kerry's global network, the site plays an important role in delivering innovative ingredients to customers across the food industry.

Our site combines a long and successful manufacturing heritage with a highly reliable production operation. Strong asset performance and low downtime reflect the dedication of our Engineering and Production teams, who work closely together to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Engineering is at the heart of our success, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, reliability enhancement, and investment in our people and equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team where your ideas, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills will make a real impact on site performance and future development.

With a strong track record of operational reliability and a culture built around teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement, the site offers engineers the opportunity to work in a varied process manufacturing environment with a wide range of equipment and technologies.

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving our plant performance, driving reliability improvements, supporting exciting engineering projects, and helping to shape the future of the site. If you enjoy solving problems, developing your skills, and making a tangible difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

What will you be doing

When Production Focused - The role is expected to be predominantly based on the line during production hours, undertaking reactive maintenance, supporting changeovers, attending daily meetings and supporting production when required. Direction on production priorities will be given by the unit Front Line Manager.

When Planned Maintenance focused – the role is expected to be based within engineering undertaking planned maintenance, attending the daily engineering meeting, working closely with stores function and Maintenance Planner. Whilst Planned Maintenance focused the role may also support the Production as backup for the Production Focused engineer.

You will be competent in both mechanical and electrical systems, able to diagnose and resolve simple and complex breakdowns.

What can you bring to the role

• Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Multi-skilled / cross-skilled capability
• Minimum NVQ level 3
• BTEC ONC / City and Guilds or equivalent in engineering discipline
• Aptitude for process awareness,
• Strong diagnostic / trouble-shooting experience gained in a Hi-volume manufacturing or process environment
• Strong knowledge & experience of manufacturing electro/mechanical automated equipment & processes including pneumatic, hydraulic and instrumentation-controlled systems.
• Proficient with Computers
• Familiar with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems SAP
• 5yrs manufacturing, packaging and processing experiences. Food industry experience would be a bonus.
• PLC programming or diagnostics would be a bonus
• Knowledge & experience with facilities plant, Boilers (steam or Hot water), refrigeration, air handling, effluent treatments plants.

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.

Why join Kerry?

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 wo]]>