Mechanical Technician

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a flagship North Dublin food manufacturing facility. You will join a proactive maintenance team to execute PPM across high-speed packaging lines and support rapid breakdown troubleshooting.

The role requires rotating days and nights, full working rights in Ireland, and hands-on experience with pumps, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, and drive systems. Familiarity with CMMS (PEMAC/SAP PM/Maximo) is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of post-qualification experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Qualified mechanical tradesperson with relevant certification.
• Experience with rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, and drive systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS software (PEMAC, SAP PM, or Maximo).

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on high-speed packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime.
• Fabricate components and maintain pumps and seals.
• Ensure food safety and GMP/HACCP compliance.
• Log maintenance in CMMS and prepare shift handovers.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Pumps

Gearboxes

Bearings

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Drive systems

PLC/SCADA familiarity

Education

National Craft Certificate

Senior Trade Qualification (Fitter/Mechanical Fitter)

Level 6/7 Mechanical or Mechatronics

Tools

Pemac CMMS

SAP PM

Maximo

SCADA software

Job description

Job Specification – Mechanical Technician

Job Title:

Mechanical Technician

Location:

North Dublin, Ireland

Industry Sector:

Food Manufacturing / FMCG

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Work Pattern:

Rotating Day and Night Shifts

Eligibility:

Must possess full working rights in Ireland (e.g., Stamp 4, EU/Irish Citizenship)

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Technician to join an established maintenance team for a leading food manufacturing facility based in North Dublin. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing planned preventative maintenance, fast-response breakdown troubleshooting, and machinery improvements across high-speed processing and packaging lines. This role requires flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern (days and nights) to maintain high plant uptime in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Preventative Maintenance: Carry out scheduled planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across high-speed packaging equipment, conveyors, and processing plant machinery.
• Breakdown & Fault Diagnosis: Perform rapid mechanical troubleshooting to repair pumps, gearboxes, drives, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic control systems, minimizing downtime.
• Equipment Alignment & Maintenance: Fabricate mechanical components, replace seals and mechanical seals, verify pump alignment, and maintain asset health.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all Health & Safety, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and HACCP protocols across all work areas.
• CMMS Maintenance Logging: Log completed maintenance work orders, diagnostic findings, and spare part usage in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Safety Protocols: Advocate high safety standards on site, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), risk assessments, and safe working procedures.
• Shift Handover: Communicate ongoing technical tasks and equipment statuses clearly during shift handovers.

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:

• Working Rights: Must have full legal authorization to work in Ireland without sponsorship requirements.
• Qualification: Recognized mechanical trade qualification (e.g., National Craft Certificate / Senior Trade Qualification as a Fitter/Mechanical Fitter, or Level 6/7 in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering).
• Experience: Minimum 2–3+ years of post-qualification experience in a manufacturing or high-volume industrial environment.
• Shift Availability: Full availability and willingness to work a rotating day and night shift pattern.
• Core Technical Competencies: Hands-on expertise with rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, and drive systems.
• Previous mechanical maintenance experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or packaging facilities.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled automated machinery and SCADA process systems.
• Basic fabrication and welding capabilities.
• Knowledge of CMMS software (e.g., PEMAC, SAP PM, or Maximo)