Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing (Mon-Fri)

3D Personnel Ltd; Donegal; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Sick Pay

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Training & Development

Job summary

3D Personnel Ltd is partnering with a well-established Northwest food manufacturer to recruit a Maintenance Engineer. You will maintain and repair production machinery, support preventative maintenance, and help improve uptime in a fast-paced, safety-conscious site.

You will work with production teams, keep accurate records, and participate in continuous improvement. The role offers a competitive salary of €45,000, with an evening shift premium and a commitment to training and career development.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical engineering qualification or completed electrical apprenticeship.
• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Good understanding of preventative maintenance practices.
• Excellent English communication and reliability in previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults across production machinery and automated equipment.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records for compliance and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement to boost plant efficiency.
• Assist with maintenance of site facilities and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with production staff to prioritise and resolve issues.
• Maintain engineering stores and spare parts inventory.
• Support equipment training and safe operating procedures for staff.
• Adhere to Health & Safety, Environmental, and Food Safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Eng. qualification

Electrical apprenticeship

Maintenance experience

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

English communication

Reliability

Education

Electrical Eng. qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

3D Personnel Ltd is partnering with a well-established Northwest food manufacturer to recruit a Maintenance Engineer. You will maintain and repair production machinery, support preventative maintenance, and help improve uptime in a fast-paced, safety-conscious site.

You will work with production teams, keep accurate records, and participate in continuous improvement. The role offers a competitive salary of €45,000, with an evening shift premium and a commitment to training and career development.