Join Our Client’s Team as a Maintenance Engineer

Permanent Role

Ref No: VAC-13606

About our client:

Our client is a medium-sized food manufacturer based in County Donegal and has established itself as a leading producer of premium, on-the-go dairy foods for the UK and Irish markets. Founded in the late 1990s, the company employs around 80 people and has experienced rapid, sustained growth, doubling unit sales every five years since 2010 and increasing revenues by over 50% in the past four years. Its products are widely available across grocery, convenience, and foodservice channels, with the British market accounting for the majority of revenue.

The business is recognised for its innovation in the healthy convenience food sector and is committed to sustainability, using locally sourced Irish milk and recyclable, biodegradable packaging. Backed by specialist food investors, the company is positioned for further expansion both organically and through strategic acquisitions, while maintaining a strong community presence and a reputation for quality and reliability

The Role:

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability and efficiency of our processing plant. You’ll be responsible for diagnosing and repairing equipment faults, assisting with managing preventative maintenance routines, and contributing to the smooth running of our production lines, all while upholding our high safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities:

· Diagnose and repair a wide range of production machinery, process equipment, and control systems.

· Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) with support from the Engineering Supervisor.

· Accurately record maintenance activity for management review and regulatory compliance.

· Keep the engineering spares and stores area clean, organised, and properly stocked.

· Prioritise and respond to work requests in collaboration with production teams and supervisors.

· Perform general maintenance of buildings and site installations, adhering to health and safety protocols.

· Propose improvements to plant operability, safety, and efficiency.

· Train operators on safe use of equipment and support team learning on maintenance procedures.

· Maintain and promote food hygiene and personal hygiene standards across all maintenance tasks.

· Report all Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) activities within the appropriate internal systems.

What we’re looking for:

Qualifications & Experience:

· Completed apprenticeship or formal qualification in mechanical and/or electrical engineering – Essential

· 2+ years of experience in a maintenance role within food manufacturing – Desirable

· Strong technical knowledge and multi-trade skills – Essential

Skills & Behaviours:

· Strong initiative and ability to manage workload independently in a dynamic environment

· Clear verbal and written communication skills; approachable and respectful when working with others

· Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

· A continuous improvement mind-set and high personal standards in all tasks

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