Electrical Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing (Co. Cork)
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a leading food manufacturing facility located approx. 10km from Cork City.
This is a key maintenance role within a busy production environment, focused on ensuring equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement across site operations.
The role operates on a shift pattern (08:00–20:00) on a rotating schedule and includes participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Respond to breakdowns and unplanned maintenance requests
- Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical faults
- Identify root causes and implement long-term fixes
- Support plant modifications and process improvements
- Work safely using Permit-to-Work systems
- Update CMMS with work history, parts used, and asset records
- Maintain GMP standards and clean working practices
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Electrical Apprenticeship completed (essential)
- Experience in a GMP / food / manufacturing environment
- Strong PLC and instrumentation knowledge
- Basic mechanical aptitude for fault finding and isolation
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary (shift premium included)
- Generous benefits package
- 25 days annual leave
- Pension contribution (up to 10% matched)
- Healthcare contribution
- Life assurance
- Share purchase scheme
- Strong progression opportunities
