Engineering Manager

About Keelings Keelings is a 100% Irish‑owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top‑quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability and strong partnerships — powered by our dedicated people.

We are hiring for an Engineering Manager to join our team on site in St. Margaret’s. As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for optimising the performance of the engineering function in support of the overall site (multiple facilities based in St. Margaret’s) business strategy, and all assets in line with Keelings best practice “Asset Management” process and adapted system.

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• Develop and implement an engineering strategy for site to include maintenance, people deployment structure and maintenance best practice systems.
  
• Support optimised engineering planning, problem solving and performance management of the team.
  
• Design and develop engineering processes and control design to eliminate problems.
  
• Implement an asset management program to cover process equipment, services and manufacturing facility.
  
• Select and standardise use of technology, equipment and machine parts and ensure supporting procedures are fully documented.
  
• Management of capital budgets and implementation of capital projects. These include process, NPI, service and facility projects. Utilise Gannt charts, risk identification, and standardised purchase agreements to optimise project success. Use of CAD to optimise tool design.
  
• Oversight of engineering stores and fabrication/repair shop management including stock control, purchasing, spares availability and housekeeping.
  
• Lead and develop the Engineering team including recruitment, performance management development plans. Foster a culture of continuous improvement within team.
  
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, environmental, insurance and safety requirements. Ensure all audit nonconformances are addressed.
  
• Management of external contractors in compliance with group and site work safety procedures.
  
• Build strong value adding relationships with suppliers and crossfunctional departments.
  

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• Minimum 5 years industrial experience in Mechanical, Electrical or Automation engineering
  
• Experience in food manufacturing would be an advantage.
  
• Previous experience in automation design and implementation
  
• Experience in project management and execution
  
• People leadership experience
  
• Budget management experience
  
• Customer focused (internal and external)
  
• Documentation Systems knowledge
  
• AutoCAD knowledge
  
• Degree level (or higher) qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Automation)
  
• Evidence of continuous learning and professional development
  

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• Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen
  
• Free Onsite parking with access to electric chargers
  
• Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week
  

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• People Matter
  
• Teamwork
  
• Integrity
  
• Passion for Achievement
  

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. xcfaprz We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at

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• CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
  
• Phone Screening
  
• 1st Interview
  
• 2nd Interview
  
• Outcome & Feedback