Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician position involves providing essential maintenance support for production and utility technologies at a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing site. This role forms part of a larger maintenance team responsible for comprehensive upkeep of plant operations, equipment, and auxiliary services, while promoting continuous improvement and problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete assigned maintenance work orders timely and effectively, as directed by the Maintenance Manager or delegates.
• Perform reactive, predictive, corrective, and preventive maintenance on production lines, troubleshoot issues, devise action plans, and document the interventions.
• Monitor overall equipment effectiveness (OE), identify process bottlenecks, and collaborate with production teams on problem-solving.
• Deliver or participate in technical training for production personnel, focusing on critical equipment and one-point lessons.
• Standardize machine settings, engineering work, spare parts usage, training, procedures, and records to minimize adjustments on tooling and parts replacement.
• Drive continuous improvements by facilitating problem-solving events and conducting gap analyses on manufacturing data to prioritize efforts.
• Execute all maintenance activities safely, complying with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Participate in shift handovers to ensure smooth documentation and communication between shifts.
• Support key site projects that align with company objectives as a member of project teams.
• Champion and implement site-wide continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Holds NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds, NFQ Level 5 National Craft Certificate, completed a time-served apprenticeship, or has an equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experienced in high-volume, fast-paced environments such as FMCG, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Proven ability to define, develop, implement, and execute projects effectively within a fast manufacturing setting.
• Possesses a process improvement mindset with eagerness to learn new technologies and methods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a team-oriented attitude.

About Danone

Danone is a leading FMCG company with prominent brands spanning Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Specialized Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition divisions. Danone Nutricia Wexford operates as a dynamic manufacturing site where adaptability and dedication are valued. The company emphasizes sustainability, aiming to build a healthier future through responsible food choices impacting individual, societal, and planetary health.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Danone Nutricia Wexford is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. It ensures fair employment consideration without bias toward race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected attributes.

Additional Notes

Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.