Automated Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing

Vickerstock; Enniscorthy; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Bike to Work scheme

Sick pay

Wellness programme

Training and career development

Job summary

Vickerstock are recruiting a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician for a growing food manufacturing site in Enniscorthy. You will maintain and troubleshoot automated production and packaging equipment to minimise downtime and support site reliability.

The role requires mechanical fitting, electrical awareness and fault-finding on high-speed lines, with shift work on a 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm roster. On-site training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Qualified or time-served Mechanical Fitter, Electrician or Maintenance Technician or similar.
• Experience maintaining automated/high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills on automated lines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical fitting, assembly and adjustment of production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic and basic electrical/automation issues.
• Diagnose faults involving sensors, actuators, drives and safety systems.
• Support line changeovers and format adjustments.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and assist with new equipment installation.
• Work with Production to minimise downtime and hit targets.
• Complete maintenance logs, work orders and documentation.
• Support engineering and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure all work meets food safety, quality and H&S requirements.

Skills

Mechanical fitter

Electrician

Maintenance technician

Schematics reading

Fault finding

Job description

Vickerstock are recruiting a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician for a growing food manufacturing site in Enniscorthy. You will maintain and troubleshoot automated production and packaging equipment to minimise downtime and support site reliability.

The role requires mechanical fitting, electrical awareness and fault-finding on high-speed lines, with shift work on a 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm roster. On-site training and development opportunities are available.