Maintenance Technician x 2 for Naas

• Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.

• Maintain a safe and organised work area in line with 5S principles.

• Promote a safety-first culture and report any hazards, incidents, or non-compliances promptly.

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on production and packaging equipment.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and automation issues to minimise downtime.

• Perform statutory and electrical compliance checks, and support planned shutdown maintenance.

• Record all maintenance activities using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accurate reporting and job traceability.

• Identify and implement improvements to PM schedules and asset care routines.

• Support capital and engineering projects as required.

• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to optimise performance, yield, and reliability.

• Contribute to the plant's Continuous Improvement (CI) and Focused Improvement programmes.

• Use structured problem-solving tools (5 Whys, RCA) to analyse breakdowns and prevent recurrence.

• Monitor equipment performance and implement measures to reduce losses and waste.

• Actively participate in reviews of SOPs, work practices, and maintenance standards.

• Collaborate effectively within a multi-skilled maintenance team.

• Coach and mentor junior technicians and share technical knowledge across shifts.

• Promote the company's values: Be Real, Be Remarkable, Be Responsible.

• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, accountability, and high performance.

• Recognised Electrical, Electronic, or Automation qualification (essential).

• 3-5 years' experience in a medium-to-high-speed manufacturing environment.

• Experience in food, beverage, or FMCG production highly advantageous.

• Proven experience working with PLC, SCADA, and Industrial IT systems (Siemens desirable).

• Strong knowledge of maintenance best practices, lean manufacturing, and reliability-centred maintenance.

• Experience using CMMS systems for planning, recording, and tracking maintenance activities.

• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with ERP/CMMS systems (SAP advantageous).

• Basic commercial awareness, including understanding of cost drivers and budgeting processes.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability with a Continuous Improvement mindset.

• Self-driven, organised, and results-focused with excellent attention to detail.

• Capable of influencing and collaborating effectively across departments.

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Positive, proactive approach to challenges and change.

• Competitive base salary + shift allowance.

• Pension scheme, healthcare, and other company benefits.

• Opportunity to join a respected, growing Irish food manufacturer.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Supportive, collaborative engineering team environment.

Cpl Group