Maintenance Technician Day shift

Matrix Recruitment Group; Athlone; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Matrix Recruitment Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing client based in County Westmeath, Ireland. This is a permanent, full-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with an on-call component.

You will report to the Maintenance Manager and ensure smooth operation of equipment while supporting preventative maintenance programs. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, performing mechanical repairs, maintaining the maintenance management system, and collaborating

Formación

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a mechanical maintenance fitter in manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to repair and optimise equipment performance.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and proficiency in MS Office and computer systems.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance with HSE procedures while carrying out planned, preventative and corrective maintenance on plant, machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose faults, identify maintenance issues, and undertake mechanical repairs and risk assessments/method statements.

Conocimientos

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Educación

Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting qualification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Maintenance Technician

Matrix Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician for our client based in County Westmeath who are a leading manufacturer company. This is a permanent, full-time role, Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), with an on‑call component.

Your New Job

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing equipment, supporting preventative maintenance programs, and carrying out machinery troubleshooting to maximise equipment reliability and help achieve production goals.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures while carrying out planned, preventative and corrective maintenance on plant, machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose faults, identify maintenance issues, and undertake general mechanical repairs, completing relevant risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain and update the maintenance management system, including recording all work carried out, equipment updates and generating performance reports.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contractors to complete maintenance tasks safely and efficiently, providing technical support where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and assist with work projects to enhance plant operations and maintenance processes.

What are we looking for

• Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting qualification essential, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a mechanical maintenance fitter, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to repair, optimise equipment performance, and provide engineering support, including reporting and suggesting improvements.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer systems.
• Excellent communicator and team player with a hands‑on approach, able to multitask, adapt, and focus on problem‑solving and continuous improvement.