Facilities Engineer

Kepak Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Subsidized Canteen

Further Education support

Employee Discount Platform

Refer a Friend Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Kepak Group is seeking a Facilities Engineer to join our Maintenance team in Cork. This full-time permanent position is focused on maintaining our state-of-the-art facilities, optimizing preventative maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

The ideal candidate will have an Electrical/Mechanical qualification and experience in food manufacturing environments. The position offers various perks including a pension scheme, further education support, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Electrical/Mechanical qualification, HNC or time spent in a Multi-skilled apprenticeship.
• Experience in food manufacturing or high volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities and fault-finding diagnostics experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supervision and safe operating procedures for contractors.
• Respond promptly to facilities-related breakdowns.
• Assist with equipment replacements and energy-saving projects.
• Complete compliance service and inspection schedules.
• Drive Continuous Improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical qualification

Troubleshooting and fault-finding

Lean Manufacturing techniques

Communication skills

Team skills

Education

HNC or time spent in a Multi-skilled apprenticeship

Job description

Kepak is a leading food company with 14 manufacturing sites and over 4,500 employees across Ireland and the UK, with a turnover of €1.75 billion. The Group operates across three divisions: Meat Division Ireland, Foods Division and Meat Division UK. Guided by our values—Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and Teamwork. wWe are committed to operating as a successful, sustainable, future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat-based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands, including Rustlers, Big Al's and John Stone.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Engineer to join our Maintenance team in Cork. This is a full time permanent position reporting to the Primary & Facilities Maintenance Manager. This position will be responsible for the smooth running of our state of the art facilities. Anything from Refrigeration, Boiler, Steam and Energy. You will work cross-functionally across different departments and contractors as well as optimise preventative maintenance schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure supervision and safe operating procedures for visiting contractors,
• Respond promptly to facilities-related breakdowns to minimise production disruption
• Assist with basic projects such as equipment replacements, upgrades, or energy-saving initiatives.
• To ensure all Compliance service and inspection schedules are completed and actions followed up on
• You will Implement and Drive Continuous Improvement projects ( Self Driven )
• You Work Closely with Operations improving the site assets and the refrigeration performance, availability, and efficiency,
• To assist the Engineering Department in achieving its budget targets through the efficient use of materials and replacement parts.
• Optimisation of the CMMS (Piranha) system regarding asset identification and traceability,
• Assist in emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient way on all Site Facilities equipment and assist across all site engineering issues when required,
• To assist in the installation of new equipment to the site if required.

• Electrical/Mechanical qualification, HNC or time spent in a Multi-skilled apprenticeship
• Services background / facilities experience ideally within Food manufacturing or high volume manufacturing environment
• CI experience and use of Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Significant Trouble shooting and fault-finding diagnostics and resolution experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate team skills with a positive attitude and professional approach

• Pension Scheme
• Subsidized Canteen
• Further Education support - You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees