Overview

We're working with a leading manufacturing client in County Wicklow who are expanding their engineering function and now seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their team. This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment, supporting the smooth and reliable running of modern automated production lines.

Duties

• Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and keep production flowing.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and equipment.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Update maintenance records and manage inventory through the site's CMMS (Holisticeh).
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment efficiency and reliability.
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues, and deliver effective solutions.
• Complete work orders to a high standard and support ongoing site improvements.
• Exposure to water treatment systems, refrigeration (glycol), steam boilers, and general plant services.
• Ability to weld is a strong advantage.

Criteria

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, National Craft Certificate, or equivalent qualification.
• Strong multiskilled engineering background.
• Minimum 2 years' post‑apprenticeship experience in a high‑volume automated environment.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on maintenance excellence and continuous improvement.
  
  

Reward

• €55,000 per annum
• 39‑hour work week
• Shift premium for 2‑cycle / days / evenings
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Modern, supportive, and innovation‑driven work environment