On-Site Maintenance Technician – PLC & High-Speed Systems

Keelings; Saint Margaret’s; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop

Canteen subsidy

Free on-site parking

Wellness initiatives

Electric vehicle charging

Wellness week

Job summary

Keelings is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance breakdowns, preventive maintenance, and CMMS updates at our St. Margaret's facility in Co. Dublin, Ireland.

The role covers electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, supporting production lines and plant services, with a focus on safety and efficiency. The candidate should have strong PLC and high-speed machinery experience, be able to work independently or in a team, and be flexible with shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role in regulated manufacturing environment.
• Electrical maintenance experience or qualifications.
• Excellent awareness and experience in relation to Quality, Health, and Safety.
• Strong fault finding and problem solving skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of high-speed mechanical and electrical systems, automation, and PLC control systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality maintenance service to production, ensuring maintenance works efficiently, safely and in line with the maintenance strategy.
• Execute the preventive maintenance and Condition Based program.
• Provide maintenance support, enter data, update equipment records, produce performance reports and participate in continuous improvement.
• Electrical & Mechanical troubleshooting for high-speed PLC-controlled plant, handling and packaging equipment.
• Support plant facilities and services including compressed air, refrigeration and steam.
• Perform PM routines/Regular Maintenance and monitor line and machine performance.
• Work with equipment suppliers on new equipment installations and modifications.
• Update the maintenance management system (CMMS), recording changes and work carried out.
• Troubleshooting using PLC programs.
• Complete planned work, daily shift input of works onto CMMS, manage breakdowns and parts.
• Adhere to a callout rota system.
• A suitable qualification in an electrical, fitter or instrumentation engineering discipline is an advantage.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Quality & safety

Preventive maintenance

Fault finding

High-speed machinery

Automation & PLC

CMMS

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Keelings is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance breakdowns, preventive maintenance, and CMMS updates at our St. Margaret's facility in Co. Dublin, Ireland.

The role covers electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, supporting production lines and plant services, with a focus on safety and efficiency. The candidate should have strong PLC and high-speed machinery experience, be able to work independently or in a team, and be flexible with shifts.