Maintenance Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a modern, automated food‑processing facility in West Cork. The role involves supporting the maintenance team to keep production equipment running reliably and safely.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of preventative maintenance routines and manufacturing processes.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives alongside the maintenance team.
• Apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and ensure proactive completion of all tasks.
• Support the safe and efficient operation of maintenance systems.
• Maintain controls, sensors, pneumatics and electrical systems in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Diagnose and resolve common engineering problems related to production machinery.
• Collaborate with the team to implement improvements or repairs to process‑related issues.

Required profile

• Relevant 3rd level Engineering or Trades qualification.
• Experience maintaining manufacturing systems or equipment in a processing plant.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical and mechanical automation.

Required skills

• Experience with controls, sensors and pneumatics.
• Proficiency in electrical systems and automation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical automation equipment.