Engineering Technician

Perform Recruitment; Donegal; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Perform Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to join a well-established food manufacturing site in County Donegal. You will maintain production equipment, respond to breakdowns, and support continuous improvement while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, fault-finding ability, and a commitment to high health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship, trade qualification, or formal certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience maintaining industrial machinery and production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair production machinery, processing equipment, and control systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests.
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation.
• Support production teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and safety.

Skills

Fault-finding & troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship or trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

Engineering Technician

Full-Time | Permanent Position

Perform Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing company in County Donegal.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic production environment where you'll play a key role in ensuring machinery, equipment, and facilities operate safely and efficiently. If you're a hands-on problem solver with strong mechanical and electrical skills, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, responding to breakdowns, carrying out preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair production machinery, processing equipment, and control systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests.
• Accurately complete maintenance records and documentation.
• Support production teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Maintain engineering stores, spare parts inventory, and workshop areas.
• Carry out general site and building maintenance as required.
• Identify and implement improvements to equipment performance, reliability, and safety.
• Assist in training operators on the safe and effective use of machinery.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in line with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and engineering initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Apprenticeship, trade qualification, or formal certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining industrial machinery and production equipment.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing, FMCG, or production environment.
• Multi-skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and continuous improvement practices.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Reliable and organised with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance.

What's On Offer?

Competitive salary package
Permanent, long-term career opportunity
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business
Excellent career progression prospects

Interested?