Maintenance Technician

4 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Kerry Full time


We are currently recruiting for  a multi-skilled or electrically biased   Maintenance Technicians  to the join the Engineering Team at our Portbury production facility in Bristol. The facility is a dried blending and mixing production facility where we create flavour blends for some of the world's best loved brands, 100's of tonnes of product are precisely measured, mixed and packaged every week.

This is a permanent position, with a 3 or 4 shift pattern – AM/PM/Nights/Days

What will I be doing?


As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for:

Complying with the health and safety policy and regulations.  Resolving breakdowns, carryout PM’s and work on project / improvement works with a view to minimizing production downtime. Carrying out risk assessments with the relevant people and put controls in place to minimise the risk to acceptable levels where reasonably practicable. Lock off any dangerous machinery immediately/ or repair and notify. 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 qualifications, skills and experience do I need?


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 or biased, or multi-skilled. PLC experience highly desirable. Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems experience highly desirable Flexible approach with a positive 'can-do' attitude. Experience of SAP highly desirable.


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 me?


You'll receive a completive salary and comprehensive benefits package. You will also be joining a well organised maintenance team with the opportunity to progress and grow your career with global leader in food manufacturing.


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.



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