Facilities Technician

Cpl; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary package

Long-term career progression

Operate in automated manufacturing env

Job summary

Cpl, on behalf of a leading Irish brewery in Newbridge, seeks Utilities Technicians to join the Utilities Operations team. You will monitor, operate, maintain and improve utilities systems to support brewery production, including water and wastewater treatment, boilers, heat recovery, and process gas.

Candidates need a technical qualification in engineering or related field and at least two years' experience in manufacturing utilities or process environments; a 24/7 rotating shift will be

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Brewing, Science, Utilities Operations, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience within a manufacturing, utilities, process, brewing, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, or chemical environment.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture and support all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Compliance initiatives.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and optimise utilities systems to ensure maximum reliability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, environmental, water discharge, and ISO standards.
• Drive operational excellence through condition monitoring, autonomous maintenance, troubleshooting, and KPI management.
• Use data and digital systems to identify inefficiencies and improve operational performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen activities, Root Cause Analysis, and A3 problem-solving methodologies.
• Support commissioning, start-up, validation, and ongoing operation of utilities assets.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation, SOPs, work records, and training materials.
• Collaborate closely with Brewing, Engineering, Quality, and external service providers to achieve site performance objectives.
• Contribute to sustainability, energy-efficiency, and resource optimisation projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Safety-conscious mindset

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Decision making

Education

Technical qualification in Engineering or related

Tools

SCADA

SAP

MES

Zaptic

CMMS

Job description

Cpl is delighted to continue its partnership with one of Ireland's most exciting manufacturing investments as we recruit Utilities Technicians for a world-class brewery facility in Newbridge, Co. Kildare.

Having recently commenced full-scale production, the brewery is already recognised as one of the most technologically advanced manufacturing facilities developed in Ireland in recent years. Following significant success, the company has announced plans to double the size of the site, creating exceptional long-term career opportunities for ambitious technical professionals.

As part of this continued growth, we are now recruiting two Utilities Technicians to join the Utilities Operations team.

What's on Offer

• Market-leading salary package
• Long-term career progression within a growing operation
• Opportunity to work in a highly automated, cutting-edge manufacturing environment

Please note:

Candidates must be available to work a 24/7 rotating shift pattern and be able to commute to Newbridge, Co. Kildare.

The Opportunity

As a Utilities Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of the site's utilities infrastructure.

Working within an Operate and Maintain model, you will be responsible for monitoring, operating, maintaining, and continuously improving key utilities systems that support brewery operations, including:

• Water Treatment
• Wastewater Treatment & Recovery
• Chemical Management Systems
• Boiler & Steam Generation
• Hot Water Systems
• Heat Recovery Systems
• Process Gas Systems

You’ll utilise advanced manufacturing technologies and digital tools including SCADA, MES, SAP, Zaptic, and ManEx (Manufacturing Excellence) systems to optimise plant performance, improve reliability, and support sustainability objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional who enjoys problem-solving, ownership, and working within a high-performing operational team.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture and support all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Compliance initiatives.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and optimise utilities systems to ensure maximum reliability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, environmental, water discharge, and ISO standards.
• Drive operational excellence through condition monitoring, autonomous maintenance, troubleshooting, and KPI management.
• Use data and digital systems to identify inefficiencies and improve operational performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen activities, Root Cause Analysis, and A3 problem-solving methodologies.
• Support commissioning, start-up, validation, and ongoing operation of utilities assets.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation, SOPs, work records, and training materials.
• Collaborate closely with Brewing, Engineering, Quality, and external service providers to achieve site performance objectives.
• Contribute to sustainability, energy-efficiency, and resource optimisation projects.

About You

We’re seeking a motivated and technically capable professional with experience in utilities, process manufacturing, engineering, water treatment, brewing, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing environments.

You will be a proactive team player with strong technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

• Technical qualification in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Brewing, Science, Utilities Operations, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience within a manufacturing, utilities, process, brewing, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, or chemical environment.
• Strong understanding of utilities systems and industrial plant operations.
• Experience working with process equipment and utility assets such as:
• Water Treatment Systems
• Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Boilers & Steam Systems
• HVAC & Air Handling Systems
• Compressed Air Systems
• Process Gas Systems
• Practical troubleshooting and fault-finding capability.
• Good understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.

Highly Desirable

• Experience within water treatment or wastewater treatment operations.
• Trade qualification with utilities or process plant experience.
• Brewing, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, or food manufacturing background.
• Experience using SCADA, SAP, MES, Zaptic, CMMS, or similar digital manufacturing platforms.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Excellence (ManEx) systems.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to join a company that is investing heavily in its future and offers employees the chance to work with best-in-class equipment, advanced manufacturing technologies, and a culture focused on safety, development, and continuous improvement.

If you have experience in utilities operations, water treatment, chemical processing, engineering, refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, compressed air systems, or industrial manufacturing, this could be an outstanding next step in your career.