Maintenance Electrician

Kepak Group

Watergrasshill

On-site

EUR 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Time and a half for overtime

Subsidised canteen

Free parking

Discounted health insurance

Employee benefits platform

Contributory Pension scheme

Permanent contract

Career progression

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Watergrasshill is seeking an Electrician to join their maintenance team. The role involves troubleshooting, performing repairs, and ensuring equipment operates efficiently. A trade qualification and strong mechanical/electrical background are essential. The position offers career progression opportunities and various employee benefits including overtime pay and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

Trade Qualification is essential.
Mechanical/Electrical background essential.
Aptitude for process awareness.
Diagnostic and/or trouble shooting experience preferred.
Computer skills advantageous.
Observant and able to work on own initiative.
Good team player.
Multi-skilled/Cross skilled ethos.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
Support production team in achieving targets.
Monitor line and machine performance.
Troubleshoot using PLC programs.
Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedule.

Skills

Electrical and Mechanical Trouble Shooting

Electro-Mechanical repairs

Technical Support

Process awareness

Diagnostic experience

Computer skills

Team player

Education

Trade Qualification

Job description

About Kepak:

Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors. With over 50 years in business and employing over 4,500 people, Kepak has 12 manufacturing facilities throughout Ireland and the UK, with sales offices in Europe, the US, Asia and Africia.

We have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, John Stone, and Celtic Beef. At Kepak, our ambition to grow as a business is equalled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people. In a challenging and dynamic environment, our philosophy is always to be ‘more than’. We are more than tradition, more than quality, more than meat and more than a job.

Why this role as Electrician with Kepak:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our ever expanding maintenance and to be part of a major growth period within the business, where new equipment and significant investment has been made in our Watergrasshill site.

As an Electrician onsite you will work alongside numerous electricians and mechanics in a structured department. With career progression at the forefront of our minds, constant upskilling will be provided to allow personal development to our employees.

Please note, this is a Shift role covering 24/7 with alternating days and night time work pattern (4 days on 4 days off)

What to expect in the job?

Electrical and Mechanical Trouble shooting
Electro-Mechanical repairs
Provide Technical Support
Support Production team in achieving targets
Closely monitor line and machine performance
Intervene online as soon as any deterioration in performance occurs
Work with equipment suppliers on new equipment and installations and modifications
To keep clean any areas in which you are working
Co-operate and participate fully in training and development in cross skilling and other job-related competencies
Update our CMMS
Troubleshooting using PLC programs
Ensure KPI’s are met
Completion rate of Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Minimal breakdown recovery time
Optimise Overall Equipment Effectiveness

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