Maintenance Technician

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Galway; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician to join our Galway City team. The role covers mechanical, electrical, and general building fabric maintenance, with a focus on preventative maintenance and fast response to issues.

You will work with the service desk and site engineers, maintain records in the CMMS/CAFM system, and support energy-saving initiatives while ensuring safety and compliance. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4pm, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Electrical/Mechanical trades or diploma in engineering.
• Experience in utilities/facilities environments.
• Basic computer knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, electrical, and general building fabric maintenance.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance as per CMMS/CAFM system.
• Identify and remedy maintenance issues to maximise uptime.
• Respond to queries promptly to ensure service levels.
• Maintain records and assist in installation of new plant and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Problem-solving

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Trades or Diploma in engineering

Tools

CMMS/CAFM system

Job description

At Apleona, we are currently recruiting for a qualified Maintenance Technician to join our team based in Galway City.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (7:30am - 4pm), 40 hours per week

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To carry out a range of technical duties to cover mechanical, electrical, and general building fabric maintenance, consisting of some general operative tasks.
• To carry out planned preventative maintenance on all equipment under our control as per the Plant CMMS / CAFM system
• Proactively identify and remedy equipment maintenance issues, to maximise equipment uptime
• Servicing of electrical, mechanical, and non-technical equipment
• Liase with the service desk/supervisor and respond to all non-technical and technical queries promptly to ensure conformance with the relevant Service Level Agreement
• To carry out fault finding and repairs to broken down equipment, contact and coordinate service engineers where external assistance is required
• Maintain appropriate records in line with requirements
• Assist in the installation of new plant and equipment
• To keep all business unit leads informed and updated at all times in relation to equipment issues
• Liaising with department engineers and other support personnel to identify and solve problems
• Assist with the drive for 'Cost Reduction Initiatives' across the site, from providing ideas through to implementation. This should also include Energy Saving Opportunities (ESOs)
• To be a self-performing Electrician and continuously strive for self-improvement
• Ensure any training deemed necessary by your line manager is completed within the agreed timeframe
• Must be willing to take on and familiarize with all relevant site systems as deemed necessary to complete the role
• Maintain an internal ‘Best Practice’ regime and encourage continuous improvements
• Assist with all queries regarding quotations and purchasing when requested
• Maintain and maximize use of the client CMMS / CAFM (Computer Aided Facility Management) system and ensure all works are completed and closed within the agreed timeframe
• Sourcing and stocking of spare parts as required to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained in accordance with client requirements
• React to out of hours callouts where applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

• Electrical/Mechanical Trades or Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience in the following areas - Utilities / Facilities
• Formal training/certification in any of the above would be advantageous
• Basic computer knowledge essential
• Proven track record in Preventative and Reactive Maintenance in a similar environment.