Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing

MSS Recruitment Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MSS Recruitment Ltd in Cork is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a leading bakery business. You will join a stable, long-established operation that produces quality bakery products and values engineering excellence.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults on mixers, conveyors and control panels, and drive improvements with a CMMS. A Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics qualification and 2+ years in a food-manufacturing maintenance role are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years in a maintenance engineering role within food manufacturing, FMCG or similar production environment.
• Recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering (Advanced Craft Certificate or equivalent).
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement techniques.
• Proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of OEE, HACCP and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the production facility.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on bakery equipment ( mixers, conveyors, provers, motors, control panels ).
• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability, efficiency and plant performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects.
• Install machine upgrades and carry out equipment modifications.
• Coordinate with production teams to plan maintenance and minimise downtime.
• Record maintenance activities in the CMMS and manage engineering spare parts.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Preventive maintenance

Continuous improvement

Safety systems

OEE

HACCP

Education

Advanced Craft Certificate or equivalent (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

MSS Recruitment Ltd in Cork is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a leading bakery business. You will join a stable, long-established operation that produces quality bakery products and values engineering excellence.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults on mixers, conveyors and control panels, and drive improvements with a CMMS. A Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics qualification and 2+ years in a food-manufacturing maintenance role are preferred.