Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
MSS Recruitment Ltd
Job Description
Job DescriptionMulti-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Join One of Ireland's Most Established and Respected Bakery Businesses Our client is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their growing engineering team. For decades, they have built a reputation for producing quality bakery products while investing in their people, their equipment, and their future. Today, they employ over 100 people and continue to grow, supplying customers who trust them for quality, consistency, and reliability.
Unlike large multinational companies, you'll be part of a business where your contribution is recognised, your ideas are valued, and your work has a real impact on the success of the operation. If you enjoy solving engineering problems, improving equipment reliability, and working in a supportive team where no two days are the same, we'd like to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing As a key member of our maintenance team, you'll help keep their modern bakery operating safely and efficiently by maintaining and improving a wide range of production equipment.
Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across our production facility. Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults on bakery equipment including mixers, conveyors, provers, motors, control panels and associated systems. Identifying opportunities to improve machine reliability, efficiency and overall plant performance.
Conducting root cause analysis to eliminate recurring equipment failures. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects. Installing machine upgrades and carrying out equipment modifications.
Working closely with production teams to plan maintenance activities and minimise downtime. Recording maintenance activities through our maintenance management system (CMMS). Helping manage engineering spare parts and ensuring equipment is maintained to the highest standards.
Maintaining excellent health & safety and food safety standards at all times. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, takes pride in solving problems, and wants to make a genuine contribution to a successful manufacturing business. You'll ideally have: A recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering (Advanced Craft Certificate or equivalent).
At least two years' experience in a maintenance engineering role within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar production environment. Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills. Experience reading electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement techniques. A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills. An understanding of OEE, HACCP and safe systems of work.
Why Join this company ? They are proud of the business they have built and the people who work there. When you join, you'll become part of a stable, well-established company with an excellent reputation in the food industry.
They offer: A secure, permanent position with a long-established and growing Irish business. The opportunity to make a real impact on plant performance and continuous improvement. A supportive management team that values practical ideas and engineering expertise.
A friendly, team-focused working environment where people know each other and work together. Opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career as the business continues to invest in its facilities and equipment. If you're an engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and being part of a successful manufacturing business with ambitious plans for the future, we'd love to hear from you.
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