Maintenance Technician

CHURCH OF OAK DISTILLERY; Monasterevin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A whiskey distillery in Kildare is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance activities for distillery equipment. This role requires a fully qualified candidate in electrical or mechanical fields with a good knowledge of the other discipline. Responsibilities include ensuring safe working practices, performing preventive maintenance, and coaching operators in asset maintenance. Candidates should have effective problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills. The position offers a supportive and collaborative work environment as part of a passionate team.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of the other discipline.
• Experience working with steam boilers is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the operation of process plant and equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality procedures.
• Execute preventive and periodic maintenance for all plant.
• Manage third-party contractor activities.
• Coach distillery operators in maintenance training.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and automation issues.

Skills

Effective problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Fully qualified in electrical or mechanical

Tools

PLCs

VSDs

SCADA systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Church of Oak Distillery, Ballykelly Mills, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare.

Salary: €45,000‑€52,000 DOE, Plus Benefits

At CHURCH OF OAK we are building an extraordinary Irish whiskey distillery, in the heart of County Kildare, Ireland. Since 2022, we have been exploring the artistry of whiskey making, with a truly exceptional approach to locally farmed grain, design and distilling, and are now in the early stages of bringing our story to a global stage. This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious and long‑term project to create a remarkable array of whiskeys rooted in provenance, senses and technical excellence. We’re seeking passionate, driven, and collaborative candidates who like the sound of this to come join our small but talented team. If you have the calibre and ambition to shape and build something extraordinary, this might be for you.

The distillery is not automated and requires the skill and attention to detail of our operations team to ensure that exceptionally high-quality standards are consistently achieved.

Reporting to the Head Distiller, the Maintenance Technician (M&E) role has the core responsibility for all aspects of the maintenance of Church of Oak Distillery equipment, maintaining site services to ensure the condition of the plant is maintained and operating to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that safe working practices and quality procedures are strictly followed to ensure compliance with Irish Revenue, environmental legislation, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 and FEMAS requirements and to produce a safe product.
• Responsible for all maintenance activities associated with the continued operation of all plant/equipment.
• Execute all aspects of preventive and periodic maintenance program for all plant.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all maintenance activities using the distillery CMMS system.
• Maintain the compliance of ATEX certified equipment used in hazardous areas.
• Manage third party contractor activities at the distillery including communications, bookings, site supervision and reporting.
• Procurement of all required spare parts and consumables related to the maintenance function.
• Review, and keep updated, all Maintenance Task Lists, SOP’s, work Instructions, and other relevant documentation to instigate the necessary changes post review.
• Coach distillery operators in asset maintenance training, empowering them to maintain their equipment.
• Troubleshoot, fault find and repair electrical, mechanical and automation systems as faults occur.
• Become a key member of the Distillery Operations team, contributing to a highly collaborative, high performing team environment and culture.

Qualifications / Experience

• Fully qualified in electrical or mechanical, with a good working knowledge of the other discipline.
• Experience working with PLCs, VSDs and basic SCADA systems.
• Experience working with steam boilers would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the operation of process plant and equipment would be advantageous.
• IT experience Microsoft Office.
• Effective problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Schedule

40‑hour working week, Monday – Friday.

Closing Application Date

6 February 2026

Target Starting Date

Immediate

Interested candidates should apply for this position through LinkedIn or send your cover letter and CV to [e-mail]. Should you have any questions, please address them to Greg McEntee on this email address.

www.churchofoak.com

@churchofoak