Qualified Maintenance Engineer

Elis Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Training & development

Long-term role

Safe working environment

Job summary

Elis Textile Services is seeking a qualified Mechanical and/or Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Dublin, Ireland to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance of plant and cleanroom equipment. This hands-on role supports day-to-day operations and continuous improvement in a regulated environment.

You will perform PPM and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and work with cross-functional teams to minimise downtime while maintaining thorough records and adhering to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified maintenance engineer with mechanical and/or electrical expertise.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial settings with fault-finding skills.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Support compliance by maintaining equipment to required control standards.
• Escalate recurring issues and propose long-term solutions.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of equipment.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and operations teams to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure Health & Safety and site procedures are followed; conduct end-of-shift safety checks.
• Liaise with external contractors as required.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Reporting to: Engineering / Maintenance Manager

Company: Elis Textile Services

About Elis

Elis is a leading international provider of textile, hygiene, and Cleanroom services, we are located across 30 countries globally supporting highly regulated industries with contamination control solutions. We partner closely with our customers to deliver reliable, compliant, and high-quality services across pharmaceutical, medical device, and high-tech manufacturing environments.

The Role

As a qualified Mechanical and/or Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will support the operation by ensuring the reliability, safety, and compliance of plant, production, and cleanroom-critical equipment. This is a hands-on technical role within a regulated environment, supporting both day-to-day operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Stable, long-term role within a growing business
• Safety-focused and professional working environment

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production equipment
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
• Support compliance by maintaining equipment to required control standards.
• Escalate recurring issues and recommend long-term solutions.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of equipment
• Work closely with production, quality, and operations teams to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, site procedures, and regulatory requirements. Conduct fire walks at the end of shift ensuring close down procedures are adhered to.
• Liaise with external contractors and service providers when required

Skills & Experience

• Recognised trade qualification or relevant experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• High attention to detail with strong safety awareness
• Flexible and proactive approach to work

Hours: 39 hours per week