The Company: A well-established manufacturing business located in Dublin 24, operating within a high-performing and growth-oriented environment. The company places a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement, ensuring all operations are maintained to the highest standards to support long-term business objectives.
The Role: The Maintenance Engineer will support the maintenance function to ensure all plant, machinery, and equipment operate at optimal levels for safety, efficiency, and quality. This is a permanent, full-time role on a rotational shift basis (morning, evening, and night shifts).
Responsibilities:
Ensure all maintenance activities prioritise practical safety and minimise potential hazards for staff, contractors, and visitors.
Maintain machinery and equipment to the highest standards, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
Adhere to safe work practices, especially during specialist work such as hot work, working at heights, and confined spaces.
Maintain high hygiene standards within maintenance areas.
Carry out preventative maintenance to specification and complete repairs promptly to minimise downtime.
Record all maintenance work accurately on the CMMS with appropriate closeouts.
Work collaboratively with contractors and ensure compliance with site procedures and policies.
Keep production teams informed of any non-standard running machinery or planned maintenance work.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing maintenance and process improvements.
Participate in problem-solving activities and produce clear, high-quality documentation when required.
Maintain personal tools, work areas, and equipment in a professional and organised manner suitable for a food manufacturing environment.
Undertake training on machinery and processes to enhance technical knowledge and operational understanding.
Perform any other duties as required by the Engineering Supervisor or Manager within the general scope of the role.
The Person:
Minimum 5 years' maintenance experience within food or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Ideally holds a degree in Engineering or possesses equivalent practical experience.
Confident, self-motivated, and capable of working independently under pressure.
Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
Flexible, team-oriented, and open to change and innovation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates pride in workmanship and commitment to continuous improvement.
The Offer:
Salary: €59,038 per annum
Shift allowance: 12.5% for evening shifts and 25% for night shifts
Permanent position with 40 variable hours per week (rotational morning, evening, and night shifts)
21 days annual leave
Excellent opportunity to work in a growing, safety-focused manufacturing environment that values innovation and professional development
