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

This is a hands-on maintenance role within a fast-paced production environment, offering a strong salary and shift premium.


Shift Pattern:

  • 24/7 operation

  • 6am – 6pm

  • 4-week rotating roster (days & nights)

  • 30% night shift premium

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reactive and planned maintenance across production and site facilities

  • Fault-finding, repair and maintenance of plant and equipment

  • Installation and commissioning of equipment

  • Execution of preventive maintenance programmes

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

  • Support utilities including compressed air and refrigeration

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

  • Liaise with suppliers and oversee contractors

  • Participate in on-call support as required

Requirements:

  • Engineering qualification or time-served Electrician/Fitter

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a maintenance role

  • Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding skills

  • Manufacturing or food industry experience desirable

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

  • PLC experience an advantage

  • Flexible, reliable and able to work on own initiative


What’s on Offer:

  • €48k+ DOE

  • 30% night shift premium

  • Permanent, secure role

  • Modern manufacturing environment

  • Strong engineering team and development opportunities

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