Electrical Maintenance Technician – On-Site & Growth

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

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.