Our client, a leading company in the heart of the Irish food and drinks industry, is on the lookout for a talented and experienced Qualified Electrician. With a strong foundation in manufacturing, innovation, food science, research and development, nutrition, distribution, sales, operations, marketing, finance, and talent management, this company takes pride in the pivotal roles its products play in Irish life.

The successful candidate for this role will be part of the maintenance and engineering team, focusing on the installation, maintenance, and repair of plant and machinery.

Responsibilities:

Install, maintain, and repair plant and machinery in Batchelors, which includes Form/Fill/Seal, Canning & Packaging machinery, associated feed systems, and utilities such as steam generation distribution, compressors, and safety systems.
Diagnose and repair malfunctioning equipment, following safety procedures and using manuals and schematic drawings.
Maintain equipment at peak efficiency, performing both planned and unplanned maintenance in a timely and precise manner.
Safely carry out mechanical work in compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Perform changeovers and lubrication to ensure seamless transitions between different product types.
Collaborate with shift personnel for smooth workload transitions.
Address performance and overall efficiency issues as per the Production/Engineering management's priorities.
Coordinate with vendors for spare parts and technical information.
Adhere to all factory personnel procedures, including breaks, hygiene, safety, and protective clothing.
Complete and sign necessary control, check, customer, OM, quality, hygiene, spares, and safety sheets accurately and promptly.
Follow a "clean as you go" policy.
Work as a Maintenance Fitter throughout the entire factory and site, maintaining equipment and machines in various areas, including FruitBat, Cannery, Erin, Shamrock Packaging, Warehouse, Service areas, and any future operational areas.

Skills and Experience:

Minimum 2 years' experience as a qualified maintenance electrician or Fitter in a manufacturing environment.
Full qualification in Electrical-Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting, equivalent to FETAC Advanced Certificate Level 6 (National Craft Certificate). Qualifications from other jurisdictions must be verified by the National Qualification Authority of Ireland.
Interest in Preventative Maintenance and the ability to work independently.
Flexibility to work any shift or days.
Ideally, experience in the food industry and fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing.

Qualified Elecrician