Brewery Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Heineken; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HEINEKEN Ireland, based at our Ladyswell Brewery in Cork, is seeking a focused Maintenance Technician to sustain and improve brewery equipment. The role emphasises safe, reliable operations and TPM-driven improvements across production, utilities, packaging, and processes.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will troubleshoot, repair, and prevent breakdowns while supporting start-ups, shutdowns, and project work in a high-speed manufacturing setting. Experience in brewing or FMCG is valued.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.
• Computer literacy and experience with CMMS systems.
• Experience in brewing, food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with PLCs, VSDs, instrumentation, and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve brewery production, utilities, packaging, and process equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance using PEMAC CMMS.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system faults.
• Support TPM, asset care, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with start-ups, changeovers, shutdowns and commissioning activities.
• Contribute to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Mechanical

PLC/SCADA

CMMS

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Lean/CI

Education

Trade apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

SCADA systems

VSDs

P&IDs

Job description

HEINEKEN Ireland, based at our Ladyswell Brewery in Cork, is seeking a focused Maintenance Technician to sustain and improve brewery equipment. The role emphasises safe, reliable operations and TPM-driven improvements across production, utilities, packaging, and processes.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will troubleshoot, repair, and prevent breakdowns while supporting start-ups, shutdowns, and project work in a high-speed manufacturing setting. Experience in brewing or FMCG is valued.