Maintenance Technician

Job Title : Maintenance Technician Salary : Competitive Job Type : Permanent Location : Monaghan Town, Co. Monaghan Ref : S011737 RecruitmentPlus on behalf of our client have great a great opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their team! Working in a fast paced, successful Irish company based near Monaghan Town, you will take a pro-active approach to maintenance to achieve maximum productivity with minimal downtime. Primarily Monday to Friday working hours. Requirements : Hold a Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent field). Apprenticeship certification in mechanical or electrical trades is an advantage OR substantial relevant working experience. 3-5 years of hands-on experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance role. Health & Safety certification (such as Manual Handling, Working at Heights, Electrical Safety, etc.) Experience working with high-speed production lines, conveyors, packaging equipment, or automated systems with proven experience in electro-mechanical troubleshooting and repairs. Experience with continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing or TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Previous experience in a regulated environment (e.g., food, pharmaceuticals, or automotive) is advantageous. Have high attention to detail, be highly motivated with excellent communication skills and able to work in teams and take instruction. Be flexible. Must have fluent English language and hold full driving licence. Key Duties & Responsibilities : Carry out planned and preventative maintenance. Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve issues. Ensure accurate records, enter data into systems and update equipment logs on CMMS system. Monitor production lines and intervene immediately when needed, assess, fault find and take action. Carry out electro-mechanical repairs on PLC-controlled systems, pneumatic and hydraulic components, and their control systems. Provide maintenance support to the Production Team to help achieve targets. Maintain a cost-conscious mindset, ensuring effective use of resources and minimizing waste. Collaborate with equipment suppliers for new installations, modifications, and upgrades. Maintain workshops and tools in an organised and functional state. Ensure spare parts are available / on order. Record and report equipment damage to the Engineering manager for corrective action. Provide mentoring and coaching to apprentices, ensuring they receive appropriate training for their trade. Participate in cross-skilling training to expand technical expertise.. Follow all H&s and operational regulations and policies. Supervise and liaise with contractors, ensuring compliance with site policies and acting as a liaison when necessary. Ensure the Engineering Manager is informed of any critical issues, following the escalation policy. If you have the relevant qualifications and experience and are interested in this position, please apply now and Ciara who is based in our Northeast office will be in contact if you are suitable. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, please feel free to contact us directly. However, if you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Recruitment Plus is not in a position to respond to each individual application due to the high volume of submissions. We will only contact those candidates whose CV matches the criteria for the vacancy. Thank you for your patience. For detailson our privacy policy please click here : Skills : Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering MAMF Troubleshooting Fault Finding Control Systems Hydraulics