Maintenance Technician

BMS Recruitment ·www.bmsrecruitment.ie

Location Naas, IE
Salary EUR 50,000 - 55,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Maintenance Technician


Location: Kildare


Salary: €52,000 – €55,000 + Pension


• Day shift maintenance position

• Join a leading food manufacturing organisation

• Strong mix of electrical and mechanical maintenance

• Work on PLC-controlled production equipment

• Excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance technician seeking a stable Monday to Friday role


THE COMPANY:


Our client is a leading food manufacturing business operating a highly automated production facility in Kildare. Supplying products throughout Ireland and internationally, they continue to invest heavily in production capabilities, continuous improvement initiatives and engineering excellence.

Due to ongoing growth, they are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their engineering team.


THE ROLE:


The successful Maintenance Technician will provide maintenance support across both production and site facilities, ensuring machinery, utilities and plant equipment operate efficiently while minimising downtime.


Working within a modern food production environment, you will be responsible for carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance activities while supporting continuous improvement projects across the site.


Key responsibilities include:


• Providing maintenance support across the manufacturing facility

• Performing planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs

• Carrying out electrical installations, commissioning and modifications to plant equipment

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical faults

• Troubleshooting PLC-controlled production equipment

• Working from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation

• Supporting new equipment installations and machinery upgrades

• Monitoring and maintaining plant utilities including compressed air and refrigeration systems

• Managing contractors and supporting permit-to-work procedures

• Completing maintenance work orders in a timely and GMP-compliant manner

• Participating in continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives

• Supporting health & safety activities including machine risk assessments

• Maximising equipment uptime and reducing production downtime


THE PERSON:


We are looking to speak with candidates who have experience within food production, FMCG, pharmaceutical, manufacturing or industrial maintenance environments.


The ideal candidate will have:


• Qualified Electrician, Mechanical Fitter or relevant Engineering qualification

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an industrial maintenance environment

• Strong planned and reactive maintenance experience

• Excellent electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills

• Experience working on PLC-controlled machinery and automated production equipment

• Exposure to electrical control systems, instrumentation and industrial automation

• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing would be highly advantageous

• Strong understanding of GMP, quality and health & safety standards

• Good communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


THE PACKAGE:


• Base Salary: €52,000 – €55,000 DOE

• Pension Scheme

• Ongoing Training & Development

• Career Progression Opportunities

• Annual Leave

• Additional Company Benefits


LOCATION:


Ideally based in Kildare, but open to candidates located in Dublin, Laois, Offaly, Meath, Carlow and surrounding areas.


WHY APPLY?


This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business offering long-term stability, strong technical exposure and a modern production environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining highly automated production equipment while benefiting from ongoing development and career progression opportunities.


Looking for something different? We don't advertise every role we recruit for. If you're exploring the market, contact BMS Performance for a confidential discussion about opportunities across Sales, Engineering, Construction, Medical Devices, Clinical, Life Sciences and Professional Services throughout Ireland.


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Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Maintenance Technician role?
BMS Recruitment is hiring for the Maintenance Technician position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Maintenance Technician job located?
The Maintenance Technician role with BMS Recruitment is based in Naas, IE.
What does the Maintenance Technician role pay?
BMS Recruitment lists the Maintenance Technician role at EUR 50,000–55,000 per year.
Is the Maintenance Technician role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at BMS Recruitment.
What experience level is the Maintenance Technician role?
The Maintenance Technician position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Maintenance Technician role at BMS Recruitment?
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