Maintenance Planner

We are currently recruiting for Maintenance Planner to join the team at our Coleraine Dairy Consumer Foods site which sits on the banks of the River Bann and has four plants located within it's grounds.    Kerry Coleraine has a long history of producing high quality dairy products since the 1940s, today the site supply’s a range of cheese slices to all major UK and Ireland supermarkets.  Along with these traditional business avenues there is also a child’s yogurt plant and a newly commissioned appetiser plant which is a part of the continued innovation and development which Kerry is famous for.

The Maintenance Planner, also known as Asset Care Scheduler, will be an important part of the Engineering and Maintenance team with responsibility for efficiently planning and scheduling of all non-emergency maintenance work.  The the successful candidate will also be responsible to looking after contractors onsite, twice monthly factory walks to gather maintenance requirements and organise quotes for works to be carried out.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

As the Maintenance Planner / Asset Care Scheduler you'll be responsible for

• Adopting a ‘Safety First and Quality Always’ approach when planning all maintenance work.
• Efficiently planning, scheduling and controlling the workflow of all non-emergency maintenance from origination through to assignment. 
• Responsible for management of SAP data integrity with respect to plant and equipment structures, maintenance plans, task lists and work orders for business area.
• Coordination of parts, machine availability and time of maintenance engineers.
• Manage and own contractor site inductions and permits requirements 
• Liaise with production, supply chain and maintenance organisations to achieve the maintenance objectives while ensuring production can achieve the desired output from the plant.
• Work with Quality Compliance to ensure GMP is maintained and agreed across functions
• Ensure all maintenance related works align with engineering standards including sanitary design, safety, ergonomics and food safety requirements.
• Identifies opportunities for improving ways of working and preventive maintenance regimes.
• Maintain appropriate records and files for the analysis and reporting of results of work carried out and ensure the files are always audit ready.

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is essential, experience of food manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Experienced in data analysis, use of applications (excel, word, etc.) and business systems, experience of SAP, and SAP CMMS is highly desirable
• Ideally you’ll have experience of working within a maintenance environment, asset care or FM (facilities management)
• Well organised with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to manage multiple priorities and to work independently, without direct supervision.
• Root cause analysis and problems solving skills
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths & English at grade C and above

We 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.