Maintenance Technician

Osborne Recruitment; Kildare; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Recruitment is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for a busy Naas-based manufacturing site. The role covers electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and continuous improvement to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will hold an engineering qualification or recognised apprenticeship, with at least 3 years in a maintenance role within manufacturing. PLC-controlled equipment experience and strong safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or recognised apprenticeship as Electrician, Fitter or Maintenance Technician.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a maintenance role.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and machine diagnostics.
• Health & Safety and quality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day maintenance support across the production facility.
• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Complete electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repairs on PLC-controlled machinery.
• Carry out wiring, installation and commissioning of plant and equipment.
• Troubleshoot machinery using PLC programmes, wiring diagrams and control systems.
• Maximise machinery uptime and minimise production downtime.
• Manage on-site contractors, including inductions and permit requirements.
• Complete maintenance work orders safely, accurately and within required timeframes.
• Support continuous improvement and equipment optimisation projects.
• Assist with risk assessments for new and existing machinery.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC fault-finding

Maintenance planning

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Naas Salary: DOE Working Hours:7am - 3:30pm

Osborne are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join their team within a busy manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will provide electrical and mechanical maintenance support across the production facility, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently while minimising downtime. This is a hands-on role involving planned and reactive maintenance, fault-finding, machine diagnostics and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day maintenance support across the production facility.
• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Complete electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repairs on PLC-controlled machinery.
• Carry out wiring, installation and commissioning of plant and equipment.
• Troubleshoot machinery using PLC programmes, wiring diagrams and control systems.
• Carry out facility checks, meter readings and follow up on any issues identified.
• Work with equipment suppliers on new installations, modifications and equipment upgrades.
• Provide technical support across site services, including compressed air and refrigeration systems.
• Maximise machinery uptime and minimise production downtime.
• Manage on-site contractors, including inductions and permit requirements.
• Complete maintenance work orders safely, accurately and within required timeframes.
• Support continuous improvement and equipment optimisation projects.
• Assist with risk assessments for new and existing machinery.
• Support maintenance cover, call-outs and other operational requirements as required.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, hygiene and GMP at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant engineering qualification or recognised apprenticeship as an Electrician, Fitter or Maintenance Technician.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a maintenance role.
• Strong planned and reactive maintenance experience.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and machine diagnostics.
• Good understanding of electrical control systems and industrial machinery.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability.
• Excellent awareness of Health & Safety and quality requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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