Maintenance Technician

Cpl; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Shift allowance

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Training and development

Job summary

Cpl, Grangecastle (Dublin 22), is seeking two Electrical Maintenance Technicians for our food production facility. The role covers maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical equipment across production and packaging areas within a 24/7 operation.

You will join a skilled engineering team, drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and support automation projects. The position offers a competitive base salary, shift allowance, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical/electronic/automation qualification is essential.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a medium-to-high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA and industrial IT systems; SAP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and automation issues to minimise downtime.
• Perform electrical compliance checks and support planned shutdowns.
• Record maintenance activities using CMMS with accurate reporting.
• Identify improvements to PM schedules and asset care routines.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams to optimise performance.
• Coach junior technicians and share knowledge across shifts.
• Support CI initiatives and maintain a safety-first culture.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical ability

Continuous Improvement mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical, Electronic, or Automation qualification

Tools

PLC

SCADA

CMMS

MS Office

ERP/SAP

Job description

Maintenance Technicians Electrical (x2) – Food Production

Location: Grangecastle, Dublin 22

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: 24/7 Rotating Shift

Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance + Benefits

About the Company

Cpl are delighted to partner with a long-standing and well-established food production facility based in Grangecastle, West Dublin.

Due to continued business growth and internal promotions, the company now has opportunities for 2 experienced electrically qualified Maintenance Technicians to join their high-performing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and stable employer within Ireland’s thriving food manufacturing sector. The company operates a modern, high-volume production site and continues to invest in automation, equipment reliability, and operational excellence.

Purpose of the Role

The Electrical Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining, improving, and installing equipment across the production and packaging areas to ensure optimal plant performance and reliability.

Working within a 24/7 operation, you will play a key role in ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and best-in-class maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Safety
• Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
• Maintain a safe and organised work area in line with 5S principles.
• Promote a safety-first culture and report any hazards, incidents, or non-compliances promptly.
• Technical & Operational
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and automation issues to minimise downtime.
• Perform statutory and electrical compliance checks, and support planned shutdown maintenance.
• Record all maintenance activities using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accurate reporting and job traceability.
• Identify and implement improvements to PM schedules and asset care routines.
• Support capital and engineering projects as required.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to optimise performance, yield, and reliability.
• Contribute to the plant’s Continuous Improvement (CI) and Focused Improvement programmes.
• Use structured problem-solving tools (5 Whys, RCA) to analyse breakdowns and prevent recurrence.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement measures to reduce losses and waste.
• Actively participate in reviews of SOPs, work practices, and maintenance standards.
• Collaborate effectively within a multi-skilled maintenance team.
• Coach and mentor junior technicians and share technical knowledge across shifts.
• Promote the company’s values: Be Real, Be Remarkable, Be Responsible.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, accountability, and high performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised Electrical, Electronic, or Automation qualification (essential).
• 3–5 years’ experience in a medium-to-high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food, beverage, or FMCG production highly advantageous.
• Proven experience working with PLC, SCADA, and Industrial IT systems (Siemens desirable).
• Strong knowledge of maintenance best practices, lean manufacturing, and reliability-centred maintenance.
• Experience using CMMS systems for planning, recording, and tracking maintenance activities.
• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with ERP/CMMS systems (SAP advantageous).
• Basic commercial awareness, including understanding of cost drivers and budgeting processes.

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability with a Continuous Improvement mindset.
• Self-driven, organised, and results-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Capable of influencing and collaborating effectively across departments.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Positive, proactive approach to challenges and change.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary + shift allowance.
• Pension scheme, healthcare, and other company benefits.
• Opportunity to join a respected, growing Irish food manufacturer.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive, collaborative engineering team environment.