About Kerry
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.
We have over 50 years' experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, making us 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 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.
We operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland and 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. We achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion in 2024, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.
About the Role
We are seeking an Area Office Administrator to join our team in Ennis, Co. Clare. This role requires working from the office five days a week.
- Manage invoicing processes for non-stock services for the area office and store network.
- Deal with customer queries over the phone and in person.
- Print and post reports and statements.
- Photocopy and scan documents, and enter adjustments to customer accounts
- Organize Animal Health Certs distribution and collection and filing.
- Order PPE for branch staff.
- Organize Health and Safety folders.
- Organize staff for training courses.
- Organize staff rota and communicate it to staff.
- Set up farmers on the Milkedin App.
- Process statements for our Evolve program.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality.
Qualifications and Skills
- Previous administration experience (minimum 2 years).
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Attention to details and customer service skills.
- Experience with technology and software (Outlook, Microsoft, Excel PowerPoint etc.).
- Comfortable working in a team environment.
- Demonstrate strong and courteous telephone communication skills.
Please Note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.
Beware of Scams: A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a