Food Plant Maintenance Technician

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Ireland; Remote; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP Ireland is recruiting a Maintenance Technician to join the Clones, Teehill team. Based on-site, you will be part of the maintenance team responsible for plant and machinery upkeep, preventative maintenance, and timely breakdown repairs to support production at ABP Clones.

You will report to the site Engineering Manager and work in a manufacturing environment with a focus on safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food industry.
• Team player with good problem solving and communication skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluent English.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Commitment to health & safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Welding experience (TIG/arch) an advantage but not essential.
• Refrigeration experience an advantage but not essential.
• Knowledge of PLCs and VSDs an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out start-up / shut down checks on machinery throughout the plant daily.
• Attend to breakdowns swiftly and safely following company procedures.
• Carry out servicing and maintenance; follow preventative maintenance schedule.
• Ensure records are completed accurately and that maintenance aligns with Health & Safety policy.
• Maintain good housekeeping and lead by example, upholding company values.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team player

Communication skills

English language

Problem solving

Health & safety

Work under pressure

Welding experience

Refrigeration experience

PLC & VSD knowledge

Job description

ABP Ireland is recruiting a Maintenance Technician to join the Clones, Teehill team. Based on-site, you will be part of the maintenance team responsible for plant and machinery upkeep, preventative maintenance, and timely breakdown repairs to support production at ABP Clones.

You will report to the site Engineering Manager and work in a manufacturing environment with a focus on safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.