Brewery Utilities Technician – 24/7 Operations

Flexsource Solutions; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary package

30% shift allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Excellent pension contribution

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Long-term career progression

Cutting-edge manufacturing environment

Job summary

Flexsource Solutions is recruiting for Utilities Technicians at a state-of-the-art brewery in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The roles involve operating and maintaining complex utilities systems to support automated production.

Candidates should have strong technical knowledge, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work in a 24/7 rotating shift pattern. The site offers competitive pay, benefits, and long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Brewing, Science, Utilities Operations, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing/utilities/process/brewing/pharma/food/beverage/chemical environments.
• Strong understanding of utilities systems and industrial plant operations.
• Experience with process equipment and utility assets such as water treatment, wastewater treatment, boilers, chillers, HVAC, compressed air, process gas.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture and support Health, Safety, Environmental, and Compliance initiatives.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and optimise utilities systems for reliability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, environmental, water discharge, and ISO standards.
• Drive operational excellence through condition monitoring and KPI management.
• Use data and digital systems to identify inefficiencies and improve performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen and root-cause analysis.
• Assist commissioning, start-up, validation, and ongoing operation of utilities assets.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation and training materials.
• Collaborate with Brewing, Engineering, Quality, and external service providers to achieve site objectives.
• Contribute to sustainability, energy-efficiency, and resource optimisation projects.

Skills

Utilities operations

Process manufacturing

Water treatment

Boilers & steam

SCADA/MES/SAP

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA

SAP

MES

Zaptic

ManEx

Job description

Flexsource Solutions is recruiting for Utilities Technicians at a state-of-the-art brewery in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The roles involve operating and maintaining complex utilities systems to support automated production.

Candidates should have strong technical knowledge, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work in a 24/7 rotating shift pattern. The site offers competitive pay, benefits, and long-term career progression.