Kepak Cork are currently recruiting for an experienced trade qualified Electrician or Mechanical Fitter to join the Maintenance team our in a busy beef processing plant.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, 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 fulltime, flexi hours offered on a rotational morning/day shift basis, candidates must be available to work a variety of shifts.
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 area.
- 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 & running within optimum time frame.
- 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
What can we offer you?
- Time and a half for over time
- 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 mins for second break
- Permanent contract
- Career progression
Note: This factory is located in an area that is not easily accessible by public transport.
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Note: as with all positions, due to the nature of the business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time