Maintenance Fitter – Night Shift

Keogh's Crisps Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Keogh’s Chips is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the Maintenance Manager in a busy food production facility in North County Dublin. You will perform mechanical, electrical and automation tasks, troubleshoot faults, and implement preventative maintenance to maximise line uptime.

The role covers night shifts (5 nights, 8:30pm–5:30am) with premium night rates, working closely with Quality and Production teams to ensure safety and compliance with food standards.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Proven track record in preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Excellent communication and understanding of safety standards.
• Knowledge of current food manufacturing legislation and quality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, electrical and basic building fabric maintenance.
• Identify and remedy equipment issues to maximise uptime.
• Service electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Maintain maintenance checklists and perform preventative maintenance.
• Assist and manage subcontractors; stock parts; mentor production team.
• Collaborate with Quality for inspections and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical & mechanical

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We’ve been farming the fertile lands of North County Dublin for over 200 years. Fast forward to today and our family has grown to include more than just flesh and blood; we’ve got an amazing team at the farm, all of whom we consider as family none-the-less. We love working with committed and inspiring people to create something our grandparents would be proud of. From our proud family heritage, hard work and passion for quality, we at Keogh’s Farm are committed to producing Ireland’s finest potatoes, Chips, and snacks that are truly…Grown with Love in Ireland.

Purpose of Role:

The purpose of this role is to support the Maintenance Manager and to provide technical support to our production facility and to provide various maintenance tasks such as machines maintenance and repair, fault finding and troubleshooting, continuous production process improvement and implementing various preventative maintenance programmes. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient execution of planned and unplanned maintenance of plant and utilities in compliance with the Company’s Quality standards.

You will be proficient in all aspects of industrial maintenance which includes mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, automation and must be experienced in stainless steel equipment repairs.

Working Hours:

Night Shift – Chips are rostered for 5 nights – Monday to Friday, 8:30pm to 5:30am.

Rate:

Premium Night Rates will apply.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• To carry out a range of technical duties to cover mechanical, electrical and some general building fabric maintenance.
• Proactively identify and remedy equipment maintenance issues, to maximise equipment uptime.
• Servicing of electrical, mechanical and non-technical equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance checklists are updated regularly.
• Carry out preventative maintenance as per the Maintenance department planned schedule and manage.
• Assist and manage subcontractors as required.
• Spare parts identification and regular stocktaking.
• Mentor production team by providing technical advice and support in order to achieve maximum machine performance.
• Work closely with the Quality team in preparation for and during various inspections.
• Work collaboratively across all departments to ensure optimal efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance at all times with Health and Safety and legislative requirements. Maintain an internal ‘Best Practice’ regime and encourage continuous improvements.

The ideal Candidate will have:

• 2-3 Years’ experience in industrial maintenance environment preferably within food industry.
• Proven track record in preventative and reactive maintenance in a similar role.
• Critical thinking ability to troubleshoot and detect malfunctioning.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent knowledge of safety precautions.
• Methodical, analytical and enthusiastic approach to work with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of current legislation relevant to food manufacturing, quality compliance and Health & Safety.
• Ability to respond to crisis situations efficiently and professionally, using sound judgement.

Keogh’s Chips is an Equal Opportunities Employer.