A well-established food manufacturing company based in Naas, Co. Kildare is currently recruiting an Engineering Technician with a strong electrical background to join its on-site Engineering team.

This is a hands-on maintenance role within a fast-paced production environment, working a structured Monday–Friday shift pattern.

Shift Pattern:

  • Monday to Friday

  • Weekly rotating shifts

    • 6:00am – 2:30pm

    • 2:30pm – 11:00pm

    • 8-hour shifts

Key Responsibilities:

  • Electrical fault-finding, diagnostics and repair of plant and equipment

  • Reactive and planned maintenance across production and site facilities

  • Installation and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment

  • PLC fault diagnostics (Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE, Schneider)

  • Execution of preventive maintenance programmes

  • Support utilities including compressed air and refrigeration systems

  • Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety and quality standards

  • Liaise with equipment suppliers and oversee contractors

  • Provide shift support to production as required

Requirements:

  • Electrical qualification or time-served Electrician

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance role

  • Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostics capability

  • Mechanical experience an advantage

  • Experience with CMMS, motor control systems, pneumatics and temperature control

  • PLC experience highly desirable

  • Flexible, reliable and able to work on own initiative

What’s on Offer:

  • €48k+ DOE

  • Monday–Friday working week

  • Weekly rotating 8-hour shifts

  • Permanent, secure role

  • Modern manufacturing environment

  • Strong engineering team and development opportunities

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