Kepak Cork is currently recruiting for an experienced trade qualified Electrician or Mechanical Fitter to join the Maintenance team in a busy beef processing plant.
The successful candidate will work as part of a team responsible for all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance, specialising in the repair of industrial equipment.
This is a shift role that covers a 24/7 production plan in a busy food and retail packing facility. Additional positions exist with full-time, flexi hours offered on a rotational morning/day shift basis.
Key Responsibilities:
* Repair of industrial production equipment such as high-speed machines, conveyors, packaging machines, gearboxes, bearings, and hydraulics.
* Assist the Lead Maintenance Technician with the implementation of preventative maintenance programmes for all machines in assigned areas.
* Assist with the continuous monitoring of all machinery and equipment within the plant.
* Ensure real-time repair of machines and equipment to get them back up and running within an optimum timeframe.
* Document all aspects of maintenance work carried out and keep management informed of potential issues.
* Adhere to company safety policies at all times.
Requirements:
Key Competencies/Experience:
* Ideally must have experience working as a maintenance engineer within a manufacturing/industrial business, preferably within the food or packaging industries.
* IT literate and experienced in automation.
* Good communication skills, enthusiastic, hardworking, and energetic.
* Flexibility to meet peak work demands as required.
Benefits:
* Time and a half for overtime.
* Subsidised canteen.
* Free parking.
* Cash sales available.
* Pension plan.
* Flexibility of holiday planning.
* Flexibility for Shift Work (including Saturdays and Sundays).
* Paid first break.
* 30 minutes for second break.
* Permanent contract.
* Career progression.