Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - 24/7 Food Plant

Panelto Foods; Longford; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Panelto Foods in Ireland's Longford area is seeking experienced Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to join a fast-paced, 24/7 food manufacturing environment. You will maintain safe, efficient operation of production equipment and respond to breakdowns while implementing planned and preventative maintenance.

This role works on a shift-based pattern, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Third level engineering qualification is an advantage.
• Trade qualification required.
• Champion health and safety; lead by example.
• Previous experience in food or pharma environment preferred.
• Aptitude for mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Ability to read electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of bakery, process or packaging machinery.
• Experience with Pemac or CMMS system.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient running of the production line by addressing mechanical or electrical issues.
• Collaborate with the production team to achieve operational targets.
• Monitor line performance and take proactive measures when performance deteriorates.
• Attend engineering briefings and safety audits.
• Maintain PM records and keep PMs up to date.
• Receive detailed handover from the previous shift and complete maintenance handover sheets.
• Walk the production line, discuss issues with Supervisors/Operators and resolve them.
• Ensure traceability of engineering spares and resolve issues.
• Follow permit to work rules where required.
• Participate in engineering and process improvements.
• Maintain housekeeping in production areas and the engineering workshop.
• Work independently and perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering manager.

Skills

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Conveyor maintenance

Packaging machinery

Siemens S7 PLC

Electrical drawings

Education

Trade qualification

Third Level Engineering qualification

Tools

Pemac CMMS

Job description

Panelto Foods in Ireland's Longford area is seeking experienced Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to join a fast-paced, 24/7 food manufacturing environment. You will maintain safe, efficient operation of production equipment and respond to breakdowns while implementing planned and preventative maintenance.

This role works on a shift-based pattern, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays.