Electrical Maintenance Technician – East Coast Bakehouse

East Coast Bakehouse; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Job summary

East Coast Bakehouse, a world class biscuits manufacturer based in Drogheda, seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician to support preventative and corrective maintenance and maximise machine availability. You will work with Manufacturing, Packing and Warehouse teams, reporting to the Maintenance Manager, and contribute to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

The role requires practical, hands-on electrical experience and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• 3–4 years advantageous but not necessary.
• Strong communication, verbal and written, with all staff.
• Reliability and good work ethic are essential.
• Hands-on approach to technical problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• General preventive maintenance of production equipment.
• Timely response to corrective maintenance requirements.
• Installation and fault finding of electrical equipment.
• Upkeep and repair of site facilities (boilers, water treatment, building lighting).
• IT tasks (PLC programming, downtime capture systems, label and barcode setups).
• Complete documentation to ensure regulatory/audit compliance.
• Support commissioning of new machinery or lines as required.
• Liaise with external contractors and oversee paperwork.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and health & safety.
• Other duties to support business efficiency.

Skills

Electrical experience

Communication

Reliability

Hands-on

Multi-tasking

Team player

Self-management

Learning mindset

Adaptability

Education

Electrical qualifications/certifications

Job description

About East Coast Bakehouse

East Coast Bakehouse is a world class manufacturer of biscuits based in Drogheda, Co Louth.

With a diverse portfolio of products and customers, we are looking to add an Electrical Maintenance Technician to the team, to support business growth. The Maintenance team is responsible for Preventative and Corrective Maintenance and to maximise Machine Availability in addition to ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, but working closely with the Manufacturing, Packing, and Warehouse teams, you will be a key member of the manufacturing team, responsible for delivering high-quality products for our customers. The role will suit an ambitious and energetic person. As a dynamic, high growth business the company offers accelerated career development opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• General preventive maintenance of production equipment.
• Timely response to corrective maintenance requirements.
• Installation and fault finding of electrical equipment.
• Upkeep and repair of all site facilities (boilers, water treatment, building lighting etc).
• IT tasks (PLC programming, downtime capture systems, product label and barcode setups etc).
• Completion of all relevant documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Support Commissioning of new machinery or assist in commissioning of new machinery or new line set up depending on requirements.
• Liaise with external contractors who work for the business and assist in their works and paperwork.
• Support and lead as appropriate Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Assist in health and safety improvements within the business.

• Any other duties as deemed necessary for the efficiency of the business.

Qualifications and skills

• Appropriate qualifications and certifications.
• 3-4 years advantageous but not necessary.
• Electrical experience/training is strongly preferred.
• The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with all members of staff.
• Reliability and good work ethic are essential requirements for this role.
• Practical, hands-on approach to technical problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize activities.
• Strong team player, with an acute attention to detail and positive attitude.
• Ability to self-mange workload and achieve daily targets.
• An appetite to learn new skills.
• Demonstrate agility by being flexible and open to change
• Ability to clearly explain work being performed to stakeholders

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person