Maintenance Technician – Keep Production Running!
Location: West Cork (40 mins from Cork City)
Reporting to: Business Unit Manager
Are you a hands-on problem solver who loves keeping things running smoothly?
Join my West Cork based client and take charge of maintenance, efficiency, and safety in their busy food production plant!
Your Role:
You'll be on the front line of equipment maintenance – ensuring minimal downtime, optimising performance, and keeping everything in top shape. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a busy, cooperative environment!
What You’ll Do:
- Develop & manage a preventative maintenance program to keep downtime to a minimum
- Inspect, troubleshoot & repair equipment, from packaging lines to refrigeration units
- Keep detailed records of maintenance, inspections & repairs
- Work with external providers for specialised repairs & installations
- Oversee contractors to ensure quality, safety & efficiency
- Manage spare parts, tools & resources to keep operations running smoothly
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining top reliability
- Ensure all maintenance meets safety & food production standards
- Support the production team with technical guidance & troubleshooting
- Respond swiftly to emergency maintenance to keep things moving
What You'll Bring:
- Relevant experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment
- Experience in a BRC-certified food production facility (a plus!)
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical & refrigeration systems
- Strong troubleshooting skills – you love solving problems!
- Ability to coordinate external contractors & manage repairs
- Solid IT skills (MS Office & maintenance management systems)
- Understanding of safety & compliance standards in food production
- A flexible, proactive, and results-driven mindset
Ready to take on a hands-on role where YOU make a real impact?
Apply now!
