Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Food Manufacturing (Dublin) The Opportunity We are representing a leading food manufacturing facility in the Dublin area, seeking an experienced, multi-skilled Maintenance Technician. This role is crucial for ensuring the operational efficiency and reliability of production and packaging lines, focusing on both proactive and reactive maintenance. This role operates on a shift pattern (days and evenings) and offers a highly competitive salary for skilled technicians within the food industry. Core Responsibilities The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for providing technical support and expertise across the manufacturing site. Preventative and Reactive Maintenance : Execute scheduled preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks and respond quickly to breakdowns on high-speed production machinery, packaging equipment, and utility systems (e.g., refrigeration, compressed air). Fault Diagnosis : Diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical faults on PLCs, drives, sensors, motors, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Safety & Compliance : Ensure all maintenance work is carried out in strict adherence to site Health & Safety policies and Food Safety / Hygiene standards. Complete detailed maintenance reports and records. Continuous Improvement : Work collaboratively with the production and engineering teams to identify and implement improvements to machinery efficiency, reliability, and lifespan. Fabrication : Perform basic fabrication, welding, and plumbing tasks required for repairs and modifications. Candidate Profile & CompensationEssential Criteria Recognised qualification (e.g., apprenticeship, National Craft Certificate, or Degree) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician or Engineer, ideally within a fast-paced food, FMCG, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Proven multi-skilled capability (strong blend of electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills). Experience working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) basic fault-finding and input / output tracing is required. Flexibility to work various shifts (days and evenings) as required by the rota. Compensation Salary Range : €60,000 €70,000 per annum (Negotiable based on depth of multi-skilled experience) Location : Dublin, Ireland