Maintenance Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW

A leading foodservice and logistics provider supporting businesses that prepare meals outside the home. The organisation operates a large national distribution network and supplies cafés, restaurants, healthcare, education, hospitality and other foodservice customers. With both local expertise and an international footprint, the company is committed to innovation, quality service, and putting the customer at the heart of everything it does.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Opportunity to join Ireland's largest foodservice logistics operation

• Part of a team passionate about food, service excellence, and industry growth

• Role supports the operation and maintenance of a large, multi-temperature distribution facility

• Focus on safety, operational efficiency, environmental initiatives, and asset reliability

• Key contributor to maintaining facilities and supporting continuous improvement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver a high-quality, safe, and efficient maintenance service to site operations

• Manage and support maintenance contracts associated with the distribution centre

• Carry out electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs

• Perform electro-mechanical repairs on high-speed, PLC-controlled plant and equipment

• Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic control systems

• Provide technical support for site facilities and services, including:

  • Refrigeration systems

  • Compressed air systems

• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) routines

• Update and maintain accurate records on the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS):

  • Log work completed

  • Record equipment updates and store transactions

• Complete planned work in line with daily schedules and shift requirements

• Support environmental, quality, health, and safety initiatives

• Contribute to continuous improvement activities

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant trade qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive)

• Minimum of 3 years' post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role

• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing, logistics, or storage environment

• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background

• Proven fault-finding and problem-solving skills

• Experience with planned preventative maintenance systems

• High level of awareness of Quality, Health & Safety standards

• Flexibility to work shift rotations and travel as required

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus

  • Understands internal and external customer needs beyond initial requests

  • Acts as a role model for customer-centric behaviours

• Flexibility & Adaptability

  • Understands the impact of change on people

  • Supports and enables effective change initiatives

• Relationship Building

  • Builds strong working relationships across departments

  • Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork

• Communication & Listening

  • Communicates clearly and effectively in written and verbal formats

  • Adapts communication style to different audiences and business levels

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Duties and responsibilities may evolve to meet changing business requirements

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive salary

• Annual leave and service leave

• Wellbeing day

• Service recognition programmes

• Learning and development opportunities

• Recognition awards

• Employee discount scheme

• Lifestyle savings platform

• Enhanced company sick pay

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)