Utilities Technician Regulated Maintenance (VHI, Pension)

ESS Ltd; Swords; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VHI

Pension

Job summary

ESS Ltd in Ireland is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our regulated manufacturing site in Swords. You will execute planned maintenance, manage critical plant systems, and ensure compliance with site procedures.

The role requires CMMS experience, fault diagnosis, and the ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams. You will protect production schedules by maintaining water, steam, air, chillers, N2 and HVAC systems, supporting overhauls, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Level 7 qualification in electrical, instrumentation, refrigeration or mechanical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years in maintenance or engineering in regulated manufacturing.
• Experience maintaining site water, steam, compressed air, chiller, N2 and HVAC systems.
• CMMS experience is essential.
• Flexibility to work out-of-hours when required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks and implement mitigation actions.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures; record interventions and failure codes.
• Execute planned maintenance including predictive, preventative and calibration activities.
• Use CMMS systems; complete work orders, LOTO, and permits.
• Ensure all work orders are completed compliantly and asset data is captured.
• Provide clear handovers to colleagues.
• Support major equipment overhauls and vendor management.
• Develop training documentation and cross-train colleagues.
• Work in cross-functional teams to optimise processes using Operational Excellence techniques.
• Keep site audit-ready and maintain housekeeping and training completion.
• Ensure site services (water, compressed air, N2, HVAC, chillers) are available to maintain production schedule.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent worker

Communication

Education

Level 7 Electrical, Instrumentation, Refrigeration or Mechanical qualification

Tools

CMMS experience

LOTO & permits handling

Job description

ESS Ltd in Ireland is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our regulated manufacturing site in Swords. You will execute planned maintenance, manage critical plant systems, and ensure compliance with site procedures.

The role requires CMMS experience, fault diagnosis, and the ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams. You will protect production schedules by maintaining water, steam, air, chillers, N2 and HVAC systems, supporting overhauls, and contributing to