Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Britvic; Limerick; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

Free product

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Britvic Ireland, part of the Carlsberg Group, seeks a maintenance professional to cover a 24/7 shift cycle and support site teams in achieving safety, productivity, quality, cost and service objectives. You will drive OEE improvements and apply OE tools within a high-morale manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have mechanical trade experience, are cross-skilled in electrical work, and understand KPI measurements, health and safety requirements, and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Time served mechanical technician with 5 years post-apprenticeship experience.
• Experience in a target-driven manufacturing environment with KPI measures.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OEE targets and continuous improvement.
• Analyze run rates, change-overs, and SKU sequences to improve line performance.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and SAP CMMS updates.
• Attend reactive breakdowns and document corrective actions.

Skills

Maintenance experience

KPI driven

Troubleshooting

Electrical cross-skilling

Mechanical skills

Education

Time served mechanical tech

Job description

At Britvic Ireland - Part of the Carlsberg Group, we're all about creating and sharing amazing soft drinks. Our iconic brands like Ballygowan, Club Orange, Miwadi, Energise, TK, and Cidona have been loved for generations. We also partner with PepsiCo to bring you favourites like Pepsi, 7UP, and Lipton.
We're always innovating and evolving, staying true to our vision of being the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. With over 240 years of history, our brands are rooted in authenticity and heritage. Our success is driven by the passion of our people, and we foster an environment where everyone can thrive and grow and truly be themselves.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter under the Carlsberg Group, our purpose remains clear: striving for perfection, focusing on research and innovation, listening to our consumers, and driving sustainability to make a positive impact on society.

Job Overview

• As part of a maintenance team providing shift cover over a 24/7 hour cycle, ensuring that all work is carried out to the Company’s standards.
• To support the engineering site teams to deliver optimum use of resources, that ensure the site delivers safety, productivity, quality, cost, and service objectives in an environment of high morale and engagement.
• To support the engineering team to deliver site OEE targets/Improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Engineering and Operational teams to deliver agreed OEE targets ensuring that all relevant OE tools, techniques and governance are applied.
• Support line performance improvement through the analysis of run rates, change-overs andSKU sequences.
• Be proactive in implementing OEE/continuous improvement with regard to line operating practices and equipment.
• Carry out the plant preventative maintenance plan as scheduled and update completion on SAP CMMS .
• Attend reactive breakdowns, record corrective actions and support/lead on follow up actions and reviews.
• Detailed Shift Handover Documentation

Requirements

• Practical Engineering / Technical / Facilities Maintenance experience with a proven track record of maintenance service delivery an advantage.
• Experience of working within a strategic, target driven manufacturing environment which is measured by robust Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Working knowledge and application experience of delivering specific Health, Safety & Environmental legislation.
• Mechanical experience preferred but candidates that are cross skilled with electrical and a can-do attitude will be considered.
• Strong trouble shooting and diagnostic skills.

Education/Qualifications

• Minimum qualification as time served as Mechanical tech with 5 years post Apprenticeship experience

What you can expect & you’ll be well-rewarded with:

• Competitive salary, generous annual leave
• Life assurance & income protection
• Pension (5% employee / 10% employer)
• Free product issued
• Inclusive and supportive culture, Fairness and representation
• Ways of working that build inclusivity & Champion diversity at every level