IT Technician

ABP Ireland & Affiliates; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP Ireland & Affiliates in Cahir, Co. Tipperary, is seeking an IT Technician to join our Production and Operations teams. You will install, repair and troubleshoot software and hardware systems across the factory.

Reporting to the IT Manager, you will carry out preventive maintenance, support plant facilities, and travel to different sites for training as required.

The ideal candidate has an IT qualification, strong troubleshooting skills and good communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• IT qualification at Level 6 or higher.
• Proficient with computer applications and Windows software packages.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to travel to different sites for training.

Responsibilities

• Observe Health & Safety, food safety and environmental rules on site.
• Carry out IT process awareness and troubleshooting.
• Complete IT repairs to processing, handling and packaging equipment.
• Provide technical support for plant facilities and services (CCTV, evacuation, Time management).
• Perform basic hardware, printer and workstation repairs.
• Carry out and record planned maintenance on equipment.
• Carry out and record preventive maintenance.

Skills

IT knowledge

Windows

Communication

Organisation

Working under pressure

Ownership

Travel to sites

Tech enthusiasm

Education

IT Qualification Level 6 or above

Job description

At ABP we aim to hire the brightest and the best. People who are aligned with our values and are passionate about our industry. We are committed to developing our people, whether it be upskilling our employees across a diverse range of skills through our onsite training programs or nurturing the next generation of leaders through our graduate program. No matter what stage of their career our people are at, we empower them to take ownership of their roles.

ABP is one of Europe's leading privately owned agribusiness companies and is the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK. The company also operates substantial renewable (Olleco), pet food (C&D), and protein divisions.

ABP and its affiliates employ over 14,000 people and have over 50 manufacturing plants operating across nine countries. For more information, visit www.abpfoodgroup.com.

We are now looking to recruit an IT Technician based in our offices in Cahir, Co.Tipperary. Reporting to the I.T Manager the successful candidate will work in conjunction with Production and Operations. They will perform installation, repair and troubleshooting work with software and hardware systems/equipment in all areas of the factory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe all on site and legislative rules and regulations in terms of Health & Safety, food safety and environmental.
• Carry out I.T process awareness and troubleshooting.
• Complete I.T repairs to food processing, handling and packaging equipment.
• Technical support for plant facilities and services including, CCTV, evacuation systems and Time management systems.
• Be able to perform basic hardware, printer and workstation repairs
• Carry out and record planned maintenance routines on equipment.
• Carry out and record preventive maintenance.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate must have a keen interest in computers, software packages and hardware.

• IT Qualification of Level 6 or above
• Must be proficient in computer applications and windows software packages
• Good communication and organisation skills
• Able to work under pressure as ABP is a fast-paced organisation
• Take ownership of issues
• Willing to travel to different sites for training purposes
• A flair for technology and computing

Salary:

The remuneration package on offer will reflect the importance of the role and the experience of the successful candidate.