Maintenance Electrician
Posted 24 Sep 2026
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
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Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Engineering, Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering
Study levelDiploma
Kepak is a leading food company with 14 manufacturing sites and over 4,500 employees across Ireland and the UK, with a turnover of €1.75 billion.
The Group operates across three divisions: Meat Division Ireland, Foods Division and Meat Division UK. Guided by our values - Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and Teamwork. We are committed to operating as a successful, sustainable, future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands, including Rustlers, Big Al's and John Stone.
We are looking for a Maintenance Electrician role for our manufacturing facilite in Clonee, Co. Meath. This is a full time permanent position, reporting to the Maintenance Manager.
Responsibilities
- Ensure real time repair of machines and equipment to get them back up and running within optimum time frame.
- Repair of industrial production equipment such as high-speed machines, conveyors, packaging machines.
- Assist Maintenance Manager with implementation of preventative maintenance programmes for all machines.
- Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, parts inventory and equipment performance metrics.
- Assist with the continuous monitoring of all machinery and equipment within the plant.
- Adhere to company safety policies at all times.
- Provide technical support and guidance to production teams to optimize equipment performance and minizine production losses
Requirements
- A minimum level 6 qualification in Maintenance or Engineering in either Mechanical or Electrical.
- Experience is desirable.
- A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills, enthusiastic and hardworking.
- IT literate and experience in automation is an advantage .
- A team player with a collaborative mindset.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Training & Development
- Company Pension
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Subsidised canteen onsite
- Free on-site parking