Role: Maintenance Technician

Location: Lough Egish, Co. Monaghan
Salary: €61,161
Hours: 40 hours per week, rotating 3-shift pattern:

Overview

A leading manufacturing employer in County Monaghan is seeking a talented Maintenance Technician to join its highly skilled engineering team. Operating from a modern production facility, this organisation is renowned for its commitment to quality, operational excellence, and continuous investment in its people and technology.

This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer looking to develop their career within a stable and growing business. You'll play a vital role in maintaining production equipment, improving plant reliability, and supporting the smooth operation of a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working alongside experienced engineering and production teams, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to improvement projects, develop your technical expertise, and build a long-term career within a company that genuinely values its employees.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to maximise equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults across production and process equipment.
• Respond effectively to breakdowns, minimising downtime and ensuring production targets are achieved.
• Conduct routine inspections, servicing, and repairs on manufacturing machinery and associated systems.
• Support root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete all engineering documentation to required standards.
• Ensure full compliance with site safety procedures, Permit-to-Work systems, GMP requirements, and LOTO practices.
• Promote a positive safety culture and contribute to ongoing operational excellence initiatives.

Criteria

• Completed apprenticeship or recognised qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• Previous maintenance experience gained within a manufacturing, production, FMCG, food processing, pharmaceutical, or similar industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding ability across both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience working with preventative maintenance systems and reliability-focused maintenance strategies.
• Comfortable working a rotating three-shift pattern including nights.
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance.

Reward

• Competitive salary of €61,161
• Annual salary increases through established union-agreed pay scales
• 5% Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• 22 days annual leave
• Secure permanent position with a well-established and successful employer
• Excellent opportunities for training, technical development, and career progression
• Supportive, team-oriented culture where employee wellbeing is genuinely valued
• Exposure to modern manufacturing technology and automated production systems
• Long-term career stability within a business continuing to invest in its operations and workforce

Interested?

If you're a Maintenance Technician looking to join a business that offers excellent earning potential, structured salary progression, strong benefits, and genuine career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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