Maintenance Technician

Lakeland Dairies; Bailieborough-Cootehill Municipal District; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Dairies is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, efficient operation of production equipment. You will perform preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance to maximise availability and performance on the production floor.

Key duties include diagnosing faults, recording activities in CMMS, and supporting continuous improvement with strong attention to safety and quality standards. Manufacturing experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• A relevant mechanical qualification is required.
• Experience in manufacturing is advantageous.
• Strong Excel and general computer literacy.
• Experience using CMMS to manage assets and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance to maximise equipment availability.
• Diagnose faults and perform effective troubleshooting to minimise downtime.
• Record maintenance activities accurately using CMMS.
• Adhere to safety, GMP, environmental and regulatory procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis on the production floor.

Skills

Excel

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production equipment and plant machinery. This position is responsible for carrying out preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maximise operational performance.

What does success look like? (Not limited to)

• Carry out preventative, corrective, and improvement maintenance to maximise equipment availability and performance.
• Diagnose faults and perform effective troubleshooting to minimise downtime.
• On time and efficient implementation of engineering/maintenance work.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide change/breakdown support for the production floor.
• Accurately record maintenance activities using CMMS.
• Adhere to site safety, quality, GMP, environmental and regulatory procedures.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively to changing operational demands.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Proactively strives to enhance existing processes to add value, is open to and curious about new ideas and adapts quickly and positively to change.

What you will need to succeed:

• A relevant mechanical qualification is required
• Previous experience within a manufacturing operation would be an advantage
• Strong Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel
• Experience using CMMS systems to manage assets, maintenance plans and performance would be desirable.

Why join Lakeland Dairies

At Lakeland Dairies we offer far more than just a job. Our business provides purpose-driven careers rooted in heritage, community, and continuous growth. By joining our team, you become part of a rich history of cooperative excellence, deeply embedded in the fabric of local communities across Ireland. We truly live by our core values every day, fostering a fantastic, inclusive workplace culture where collaboration and integrity drive our global success. Here, your ambition matches our commitment to your future, offering amazing opportunities to develop your skills, advance your career, and make a meaningful impact on the global food supply chain.