Overview

A major manufacturing employer in County Monaghan is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join its engineering team within a highly automated and quality-driven production facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to secure a long-term position with a business that places a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, operational reliability, and continuous improvement. Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for maintaining critical production assets, responding to equipment issues, and helping to drive plant performance across the site.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across a range of manufacturing and process equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime and maximise production output.
• Support asset reliability initiatives through effective maintenance practices and root cause analysis.
• Perform inspections, repairs, and servicing of equipment to ensure optimal operational performance.
• Work closely with production teams to identify improvement opportunities and enhance machine efficiency.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, shift reports, and engineering documentation.
• Participate in equipment upgrades, improvement projects, and commissioning activities where required.
• Ensure full compliance with GMP, Health & Safety, Permit-to-Work, and site operating procedures.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements and proactively promote a strong safety culture.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence.
  

Criteria

• Recognised apprenticeship or trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• Relevant engineering qualification such as ONC, BTEC, HNC, or equivalent.
• Proven experience carrying out maintenance within a manufacturing, production, or process environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues efficiently.
• Experience working with preventative maintenance systems and reliability-focused maintenance practices.
• Comfortable working a continental shift pattern incorporating both day and night shifts.
• Previous experience within food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, FMCG, or other regulated industries would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
  

Reward

• Competitive salary with attractive shift allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare support, and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Secure, permanent role with a well-established and growing manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to work with modern production technology and advanced manufacturing systems.
• Ongoing investment in training, technical development, and career progression.
• Supportive engineering team and a workplace culture built around safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent long-term career prospects within a successful and expanding organisation.

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