Electrical Technician (night shift)

Electrical Technician (Night Shift)

My client, a large frozen food manufacturer is looking to recruit a night shift Electrical Technician for their Portumna facility. The client has a diverse portfolio of nearly 150 products supplied to leading Irish and UK supermarkets. As part of a multi-billion-euro group operating across food, restaurants, and property sectors, our client is committed to setting new standards in sustainability and operational excellence. The Electrical Technician will be responsible for the completion of assigned Preventative Maintenance work, play a leading role in meeting plant electrical/mechanical efficiency KPIs and will be a key part of the engineering team in providing a top-class service to the running of the plant. For candidates interested in relocation to Portumna, the client can provide accommodation. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the completion of assigned maintenance jobs for the shift.
• Play a leading role in the delivery of electrical/mechanical efficiency targets for the site. 
• Proactive in determining risks and opportunities with regard to breakdowns, root cause analysis, etc
• Ensure all tasks are carried out safely and in accordance with company policies and regulations. 
• Provide a keen focus on the overall site requirements from the perspective of production, NPD, trials, etc
• Carry out equipment modifications where necessary. Be proactive in bringing forward ideas as to what could be done to improve efficiencies and drive performance. 
• Will be required to provide line cover on occasion during the production run. 
• Focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in training any new members of the Engineering / Maintenance team or upskilling current members. 
• Work as part of project teams where required. 
• Take into consideration the overall Engineering / Maintenance budget when carrying out jobs. 

Requirements:

• The successful candidate must have a relevant EU Trade qualification and/or a relevant Engineering Degree.
• At least 2 years maintenance experience. 
• Strong overall knowledge of the Industrial machinery.
• Knowledgeable in carrying out PM tasks as outlined in the maintenance program.
• Be able to demonstrate ‘hands-on’ experience of dealing with manufacturing equipment from a maintenance perspective. 
• Good knowledge of the production process. 
• Ability to proactively identify potential problems identifies solutions, evaluate these and implement in a timely manner.
• Good interpersonal skills & proficient communicator
• Good overall PC skills

For more information, please email [email protected]

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