Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Our Story:

We’ve been farming the fertile lands of North County Dublin for over 200 years. Fast forward to today and our family has grown to include more than just flesh and blood; we’ve got an amazing team at the farm, all of whom we consider as family none-the-less. We love working with committed and inspiring people to create something our grandparents would be proud of. From our proud family heritage, hard work and passion for quality, we at Keogh’s Farm are committed to producing Ireland’s finest potatoes, crisps, and snacks that are truly… Grown with Love in Ireland.

Purpose of Role:

The purpose of your Role is to support the Maintenance Manager and to provide technical support to our production facility and to provide various maintenance tasks such as machines maintenance and repair, fault finding and troubleshooting, continuous production process improvement and implementing various preventative maintenance programmes. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient execution of planned and unplanned maintenance of plant and utilities in compliance with the Company’s Quality standards.

You will be proficient in all aspects of industrial maintenance which includes mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, automation and must be experienced in stainless steel equipment repairs.

Working Hours: Night Shift – Crisps are rostered for 5 nights – Monday to Friday, 8:30pm to 5:30am.

Rate: Premium Night Rates will apply.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• To carry out a range of technical duties to cover mechanical, electrical and some general building fabric maintenance.
• Proactively identify and remedy equipment maintenance issues, to maximise equipment uptime.
• Servicing of electrical, mechanical and non-technical equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance checklists are updated regularly.
• Carry out preventative maintenance as per the Maintenance department planned schedule and manage.
• Assist and manage subcontractors as required.
• Spare parts identification and regular stocktaking.
• Mentor production team by providing technical advice and support in order to achieve maximum machine performance.
• Work closely with the Quality team in preparation for and during various inspections.
• Work collaboratively across all departments to ensure optimal efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance at all times with Health and Safety and legislative requirements. Maintain an internal ‘Best Practice’ regime and encourage continuous improvements.

The ideal Candidate will have:

• 2-3 Years’ experience in industrial maintenance environment preferably within food industry.
• Diploma/ trade qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong Electrical background essential.
• Proven track record in preventative and reactive maintenance in a similar role.
• Critical thinking ability to troubleshoot and detect malfunctioning.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent knowledge of safety precautions.
• Methodical, analytical and enthusiastic approach to work with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of current legislation relevant to food manufacturing, quality compliance and Health & Safety.
• Ability to respond to crisis situations efficiently and professionally, using sound judgement.