Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing Operations

About the role

WaterWipes is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Drogheda and is looking for permanent Maintenance Technicians. You will work across mechanical, electrical and automated systems, partnering with Production, Quality and Engineering to keep the plant running at peak performance.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults on manufacturing and site equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to maximise uptime and reliability.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, supporting production and minimising disruption.
• Troubleshoot automated systems, including sensors, drives, motors, control systems and PLC‑controlled equipment.
• Participate in root‑cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and drive improvements in equipment performance, reliability and maintainability.
• Maintain accurate records in the CMMS.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning and site improvement projects.
• Ensure all activities comply with Health & Safety, GMP and engineering best‑practice standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Service Engineer or similar in a manufacturing environment.
• Relevant qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical or Maintenance Engineering.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault‑finding abilities.
• Experience with production machinery, conveyors, pumps, motors, pneumatic systems and automated equipment.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and equipment reliability.
• Ability to work effectively in a shift‑based manufacturing setting.

Required skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting
• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• CMMS usage
• Automation systems
• Sensors and drives
• Motors and control systems