Engineering Administrator

About Kerry

Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy related business includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer Foods, and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of €1bn per year, it is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the dairy business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers. 

Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business – a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe.

We have an unrivalled dairy consumer brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy, and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure and Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children’s cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine, and Charleville Cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business. 

About the role

We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Administrator to join the team at our Newmarket Cheese Production facility.

Onsite Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5.00 (with an hour for lunch)

What will I be doing?

• Liaising daily with the Maintenance Planner and Engineering Manager
• Responsible for printing weekly work orders to be completed by maintenance staff and contractors. Imputing into the system once completed and attaching relevant reports etc.
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures for Engineering department
• Updating month end spreadsheets specific to the engineering dept. and liaising with Accounts on their completion. Recording electricity, diesel, water usage etc. 
• Tracking maintenance spending.
• Ordering Chemicals – issuing PO’s for the same. Submitting PO’s for approval on the delivery of stocks/goods.
• Booking in contractors for site induction and carrying out site induction with various contractors. – Inductions done online now on Dulann system.
• Recording inductions as safety engagements on Intelex system and also recording any conversations within Eng. Department before commencing works as safety engagement.
• Recording site permits and safety engagement hours on the Intelex system.
• Taking minutes at weekly maintenance meetings.
• Ensuring contractor paperwork, permits and reports are filed (hard/soft copies and easily accessible.)
• Assisting in preparation for audits.
• Trained in SAP and in charge of completing AP Queries as they arise.

What skills, experience and qualifications will I need?

To be successful in this role we are looking for the positive can-do attitude as well as your skills and experience in a similar position. The ideal candidate will ideally have the following:

• Similar experience in a busy Administration or Support role is essential
• Experience of working in a food manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Strong IT skills MS Office are essential. Experience of INTELEX, Dulann and SAP highly desirable, training can be provided 
• Well organised with strong communication skills
• Positive can do attitude and the ability / desire to learn new skills where required. 

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’s in it for you?

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity to build your career within this globally respected Irish company.

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.