Overview

A leading food manufacturing company in Co. Kildare is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to join its high-performing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional looking to take on greater responsibility within a modern, highly automated production environment.

As a senior member of the maintenance function, you will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, supporting the development of technicians, driving equipment reliability, and contributing to key engineering and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll play a critical role in ensuring production assets operate safely, efficiently, and at peak performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support to maintenance teams during breakdowns, planned maintenance activities, and troubleshooting exercises.
• Drive equipment reliability through proactive maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and automation-related faults across the production facility.
• Mentor, coach, and support the development of Maintenance Technicians and Apprentices.
• Assist in the planning and execution of preventative maintenance programmes to maximise equipment uptime.
• Lead and contribute to root cause analysis investigations, implementing long-term corrective actions.
• Support the introduction, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and production technologies.
• Manage critical spare parts requirements and support inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, GMP, food safety, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve plant performance, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Criteria

• A recognised trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or related Engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in a Maintenance Technician role within a manufacturing, food processing, FMCG, or highly regulated production environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience working with automated production equipment and process machinery.
• Knowledge of food processing equipment such as thermoformers, weighers, conveyors, cookers, packaging lines, or similar systems.
• Proven ability to lead by example and support the development of junior team members.
• A strong understanding of GMP, EHS, food safety, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational reliability.
  

Reward

• Competitive salary of €70,000 excellent benefits

• Attractive overtime opportunities.
• Generous shift premiums.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health insurance contribution.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunity to work in a modern, well-invested manufacturing facility.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing and successful business.
• A supportive engineering culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

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