MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

12 month contract
We are building a future that embraces innovation, sustainability, and diversity.
We are a business that will bring out the best in you - providing great opportunities for people with ambition and drive. People are at the heart of our company – It is undoubtedly the pride and passion of our colleagues that makes us stand out from the crowd. Our success simply would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees. If you are as excited about our future as we are, then we’d love to hear how you can help us shape it. We are always looking for new talent to help build and grow our company and our brands. Our careers are journeys paved with richness, accomplishments, and a few beers and ciders with friends or strangers along the way. Your journey will be one of close connections and growing friendships as is the beating heart of our company. We collaborate with colleagues in every single other function to do what HEINEKEN does best: brew the highest quality, premium beers, and ciders.
Job Purpose:
To ensure all the operational activities of the packaging department are performed in a planned and organised manner to agreed standards of safety, quality, delivery, costs and time.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance and calibration tasks through the site CMMS (PEMAC).
• Ensure regular scheduling of preventative maintenance procedures through PEMAC.
• Provide support to packaging operations on an ongoing basis
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, parts used, and work performed.
• Be familiar with and adhere to Engineering department SOPs and those of other departments as relevant.
• Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and drawings proficiently.
• Support the Maintenance Excellence Programme by completing work orders correctly and adhering to the weekly schedule for planned maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic issues efficiently and effectively, then analyse and record using TPM methodology.
• Engage with continuous improvement projects.
• Identify and maintain spare parts and tools to ensure timely maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Collaborate with other team members to provide technical support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using TPM methodology.
• Respond promptly and professionally to emergency repair situations.
• Liaise with the Quality Department on plant/structural requirements following hygiene audits.
• Attend morning production meetings to align with previous shift and plan for the day.
• Assist in troubleshooting automated equipment and associated systems in a manufacturing or production environment.

Education & Experience

• Cert/Diploma/Trade qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with CMMS systems, preferably PEMAC.
• Proven experience as a maintenance technician or in a similar role.
• 2–3 years’ experience in the food and beverage industry or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with TPM or continuous improvement methodology (desirable).
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of Ladder Logic and S88 Batch (desirable).

Benefits

• Very competitive package with annual bonus opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities with coaching and mentoring programmes.
• Company further education scheme.
• Pension plan.
• Company share scheme.
• On-site car parking and subsidised canteen facilities.
• Additional service days (annual leave).

So join us, and be the spark that fuels our star.
Because at Heineken Ireland, we don’t just make the beer…
We make the star!
“Embracing and celebrating diversity is core to HEINEKEN’s purpose of “brewing the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world”. We believe that people as diverse as our brews – including and not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, nationality, social background, disability and thinking style – enrich our lives and strengthen our business. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we champion a culture of belonging that provides fair and equal opportunities for all”

• Complete maintenance and calibration tasks through the site CMMS (PEMAC).
• Ensure regular scheduling of preventative maintenance procedures through PEMAC.
• Provide support to packaging operations on an ongoing basis
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, parts used, and work performed.
• Be familiar with and adhere to Engineering department SOPs and those of other departments as relevant.
• Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and drawings proficiently.
• Support the Maintenance Excellence Programme by completing work orders correctly and adhering to the weekly schedule for planned maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic issues efficiently and effectively, then analyse and record using TPM methodology.
• Engage with continuous improvement projects.
• Identify and maintain spare parts and tools to ensure timely maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Collaborate with other team members to provide technical support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using TPM methodology.
• Respond promptly and professionally to emergency repair situations.
• Liaise with the Quality Department on plant/structural requirements following hygiene audits.
• Attend morning production meetings to align with previous shift and plan for the day.
• Assist in troubleshooting automated equipment and associated systems in a manufacturing or production environment