Maintenance Technician

Vickerstock; Ireland; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock, in partnership with a leading food manufacturing organisation, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Shillelagh. You will maintain and improve plant equipment in a high-volume automated environment, taking a hands-on approach.

The role offers €25.16 per hour, a permanent position with a 4-week rotating shift pattern covering early, evening and day shifts, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive engineering team and modern facilities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, National Craft Certificate or equivalent engineering qualification.
• 2+ years' post-apprenticeship experience in a high-volume, automated manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Experience carrying out reactive and planned preventative maintenance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and carry out reactive maintenance to minimise production downtime.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability and performance.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and implement effective solutions.
• Maintain and improve plant equipment and auxiliary services across the manufacturing site.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment efficiency, reliability and overall performance.
• Complete maintenance work orders efficiently and to a high standard.
• Record completed maintenance activities accurately using the site's maintenance management system.
• Manage maintenance-related inventory and ensure relevant records are kept up to date.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Engineering and Production functions.
• Work closely with Production teams to maintain the smooth operation of production lines.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with company procedures.
• Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.
• Take a proactive approach to fault finding, problem solving and equipment reliability.
• Support the wider Engineering team in maintaining high standards of plant availability and production performance.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / National Craft Certificate

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing organisation on the appointment of a Maintenance Engineer in Shillelagh.

What's on offer:

• €25.16 per hour
• Permanent position
• 4-week rotating shift pattern covering early, evening and day shifts
• Modern, automated manufacturing environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive and innovative engineering team
• Competitive benefits package

Working as part of the Engineering team, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving plant equipment and auxiliary services across a high-volume, automated manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on role suited to a multi‑skilled engineer with strong fault‑finding skills and a proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and innovative engineering team, working with modern manufacturing technology while benefiting from opportunities for professional development and career progression.

In your new role:

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and carry out reactive maintenance to minimise production downtime
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability and performance
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and implement effective solutions
• Maintain and improve plant equipment and auxiliary services across the manufacturing site
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment efficiency, reliability and overall performance
• Complete maintenance work orders efficiently and to a high standard
• Record completed maintenance activities accurately using the site's maintenance management system
• Manage maintenance‑related inventory and ensure relevant records are kept up to date
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Engineering and Production functions
• Work closely with Production teams to maintain the smooth operation of production lines
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with company procedures
• Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards
• Take a proactive approach to fault finding, problem solving and equipment reliability
• Support the wider Engineering team in maintaining high standards of plant availability and production performance

What you will need to succeed:

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, National Craft Certificate or equivalent engineering qualification
• Relevant multi-skilled engineering experience and/or qualification
• Minimum 2 years' post-apprenticeship experience within a high-volume, automated manufacturing environment
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic abilities
• Experience carrying out reactive and planned preventative maintenance
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced production environment