Maintenance Technician

A well-established manufacturer in Cork, operating within the agri processing sector, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join its engineering team. The business plays a key role in its supply chain and has built a strong reputation for product quality, operational reliability, and safety standards.

This is a great opportunity for a hands on maintenance professional to take ownership of equipment performance on a busy production site, working core hours with an additional paid on call arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a range of processing and production equipment across the site.
• Carry out routine inspections and preventive maintenance to support ongoing plant reliability.
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues as they arise.
• Monitor output to ensure products consistently meet required quality standards.
• Carry out equipment changeovers and adjustments in line with production schedules.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new plant and machinery.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to keep downtime to a minimum, including participation in a paid on call rota.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and production records.
• Collaborate with production and quality colleagues to support ongoing improvement across the site.
• Adhere fully to health & safety, environmental, and company standards at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, processing, or industrial production setting.
• A trade, apprenticeship, or technical qualification in an engineering discipline would be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of mechanical systems, with some electrical maintenance capability.
• Strong fault finding ability, with confidence reading technical drawings and documentation.
• Familiarity with automated or PLC controlled equipment beneficial.
• Comfortable using computer systems for maintenance and production reporting.
• Willing and able to participate in an on call arrangement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience, with additional paid on call earnings.
• Core Monday to Friday working hours.
• Opportunity to join a well established manufacturer with a strong market position.
• Genuinely hands on role with real ownership of equipment performance.
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvements.