Mechanical Technician

Job Specification – Mechanical Technician

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Location: North Dublin, IrelandIndustry Sector: Food Manufacturing / FMCGEmployment Type: Full-Time, PermanentWork Pattern: Rotating Day and Night ShiftsEligibility: Must possess full working rights in Ireland (e.g., Stamp 4, EU/Irish Citizenship)Role OverviewWe are seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Technician to join an established maintenance team for a leading food manufacturing facility based in North Dublin.

The successful candidate will be responsible for executing planned preventative maintenance, fast-response breakdown troubleshooting, and machinery improvements across high-speed processing and packaging lines. This role requires flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern (days and nights) to maintain high plant uptime in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities & DutiesPreventative Maintenance: Carry out scheduled planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across high-speed packaging equipment, conveyors, and processing plant machinery.Breakdown & Fault Diagnosis: Perform rapid mechanical troubleshooting to repair pumps, gearboxes, drives, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic control systems, minimizing downtime.Equipment Alignment & Maintenance: Fabricate mechanical components, replace seals and mechanical seals, verify pump alignment, and maintain asset health.Food Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all Health & Safety, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and HACCP protocols across all work areas.CMMS Maintenance Logging: Log completed maintenance work orders, diagnostic findings, and spare part usage in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).Safety Protocols: Advocate high safety standards on site, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), risk assessments, and safe working procedures.Shift Handover: Communicate ongoing technical tasks and equipment statuses clearly during shift handovers.Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:Working Rights: Must have full legal authorization to work in Ireland without sponsorship requirements.Qualification: Recognized mechanical trade qualification (e.g., National Craft Certificate / Senior Trade Qualification as a Fitter/Mechanical Fitter, or Level 6/7 in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering).Experience: Minimum 2–3+ years of post-qualification experience in a manufacturing or high-volume industrial environment.Shift Availability: Full availability and willingness to work a rotating day and night shift pattern.Core Technical Competencies: Hands-on expertise with rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, and drive systems.Desirable Requirements:Previous mechanical maintenance experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or packaging facilities.Familiarity with PLC-controlled automated machinery and SCADA process systems.Basic fabrication and welding capabilities.Knowledge of CMMS software (e.g., PEMAC, SAP PM, or Maximo)