Senior Maintenance Engineer

Wallace Myers International; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Job summary

Wallace Myers International is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer for a rapidly expanding North Dublin manufacturing site. The role focuses on maximizing equipment reliability and production efficiency within a skilled maintenance team.

You will execute PPM schedules, diagnose faults, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, while adhering to safety, quality, and compliance standards. The position offers a stable, long-term career with clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably FMCG, food or pharma.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding.
• Exposure to PLC-controlled systems.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Proactive maintenance and PPM experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reactive and proactive maintenance support across a high-volume manufacturing facility.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to maximise equipment uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively.
• Maintain and repair a range of production, packaging, and process equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing plant performance and reducing downtime.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and engineering improvements.
• Accurately record maintenance activities, repairs, and corrective actions.
• Ensure all engineering work is completed in line with site safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Work closely with production and operational teams to optimise machinery performance.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Fault-finding

PLC knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join a thriving and continuously expanding manufacturing operation based in North Dublin. With significant investment being made across the site and a strong focus on operational excellence, this business offers a secure and rewarding environment for experienced maintenance professionals looking to take the next step in their career.

Joining a skilled and collaborative maintenance team, you'll play a key role in ensuring maximum equipment reliability and production efficiency. The company is actively growing its engineering function, creating excellent prospects for career progression

and long-term development.

This is a days-only position, operating across two rotating shift patterns, offering an excellent work-life balance within a dynamic production setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reactive and proactive maintenance support across a high-volume manufacturing facility.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to maximise equipment uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively.
• Maintain and repair a range of production, packaging, and process equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing plant performance and reducing downtime.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and engineering improvements.
• Accurately record maintenance activities, repairs, and corrective actions.
• Ensure all engineering work is completed in line with site safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Work closely with production and operational teams to optimise machinery performance.

Criteria

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, or production environment.
• Multi-skilled maintenance background with strong electrical and mechanical expertise.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostics experience, including exposure to PLC-controlled systems.
• Engineering qualification or apprenticeship in an electrical, mechanical, or related discipline.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a team-focused approach.
• Continuous improvement mindset and a passion for engineering excellence.
• Good understanding of health & safety best practices within an industrial setting.

Reward

• Performance-related bonus
• Days-only role with rotating shifts:
• 6:00am - 2:30pm
• 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Company pension
• Opportunity to join a business experiencing sustained growth and investment.
• Expanding engineering team with genuine progression opportunities.
• Stable, long-term career prospects within a highly successful manufacturing operation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment where engineering is valued.