JO-2505-552698
Job Title: Facilities Technician (Mechanical)
Location: West Dublin, Ireland
Reporting To: Facilities Manager
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Days (with occasional flexibility for evening/weekend cover)
Cpl are once again supporting our client partner who are looking to recruit a fully qualified and highly skilled maintenance Technician,
Working primarily on day shift Monday to Friday (you will need to help with covering some holidays for the shift team) on occasion.
About the Company
Join a leading, state-of-the-art bakery and convenience foods production facility at the forefront of food innovation. With a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability, our West Dublin site delivers high-speed, high-volume output to serve both domestic and international markets.
Purpose of the Role
The Facilities Technician will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of building systems, utilities, and services to support continuous production. The role requires a hands-on technician with a mechanical or equivalent qualification, ideally with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or food production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical and utility systems (boilers, HVAC, compressed air, pumps, etc.).
- Support the ongoing operation and maintenance of facility infrastructure, including water treatment systems, waste management, fire systems, and building fabric.
- Respond to facility-related breakdowns and service interruptions, diagnosing and resolving issues promptly to minimise downtime.
- Monitor and log system performance, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC, etc.).
- Assist with installations, commissioning, and upgrades of facility-related equipment and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and EHS teams to support site operations and continuous improvement projects.
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and service providers, ensuring work is completed safely and to specification.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site’s CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System).
- Participate in energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum NFQ Level 6 (Advanced Certificate) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- At least 3 years of facilities or maintenance experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, piping, pumps, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics, and utilities infrastructure.
- Good understanding of health & safety, food safety, and environmental compliance in a regulated setting.
- Experience with BMS, HVAC controls, or CMMS software is an advantage.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work occasional shifts or weekends during critical maintenance windows.
Desirable Skills
- Additional training or certification in refrigeration, plumbing, or electrical systems.
- Experience with Lean or TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement practices and root cause analysis.
Remuneration & Benefits:
Competitive salary + FULL shift allowance – this is paid even though you will be working mostly on day shift.
Pension and Life assurance etc…
If you are interested and you have the relevant mechanical skills and qualification and you can easily commute to West Dublin then please apply here or email your CV directly to me [email protected] and I will review and reply to you within 24 hours Monday to Friday.
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