Mechanical Engineer

Location: Co. Tipperary
Salary: €21 p/hr
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Food Manufacturing / Engineering

Our client, a leading food manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team at their abattoir facility in Co. Tipperary.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled engineer to join a well-established organisation and play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability and performance of the site's machinery and equipment.

The Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the site, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently while minimising downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently to minimise production downtime.
• Perform inspections and routine maintenance on plant and machinery.
• Support the installation, commissioning and maintenance of new equipment.
• Identify recurring mechanical issues and implement solutions to improve equipment reliability.
• Work closely with the wider engineering and production teams.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with health & safety and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report issues as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or relevant mechanical maintenance experience.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes and other industrial machinery would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Strong commitment to health & safety.
• Previous experience within the food manufacturing or abattoir industry would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• €21 per hour
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to join a leading food manufacturing organisation.
• Stable employment within an established engineering team.
• Opportunity to develop your mechanical engineering and maintenance skills.
• Based in Co. Tipperary.

Interested?

If you are a Mechanical Engineer or experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for your next opportunity in Cahir, please get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Sam Laheen
Senior Recruiter | Vickerstock