McCloskey's Bakery are a long-established independent craft bakery based in Drogheda, Co. Louth supplying quality bakery products throughout the north eastern region of Ireland.We currently have an opportunity for a maintenance technician within the businessRole OverviewMaintenance Technician – Evening ShiftOn a day-to-day basis, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for the executing, monitoring and recording of the maintenance breakdowns and breakdown follow ups. Effective preventative maintenance is critical. As a maintenance technician must ensure that maintenance works are carried out efficiently, effectively, safely and in line with the maintenance strategy.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide effective technical support to production in all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance, installation, and modification; perform detailed maintenance, calibrations, PMs and troubleshooting.Respond to breakdowns, systematically fault find, and identify root cause and then implement solution to prevent recurrence.Electrical and Mechanical troubleshooting, responding to machine breakdowns and performing preventative maintenance on assets.Ensure that production equipment operates efficiently and safely.Technical support for the plant facilities and services, including compressed air, refrigeration, and steam.Timely performance of PM schedules to reduce reactive maintenance.Closely monitor line and machine performance and intervene as soon as any deterioration in performance occurs.Work with equipment suppliers on new equipment and installations and modificationsTo be observant & work off your own initiative when a fault is detected & to act based on your best judgment on whether to effect immediate repair or not.Co-operate and participate fully in training and development in cross-skilling and other job-related competencies.Ensure your manager is aware of any problems on site as soon as possible.Observing all onsite and legislative rules and regulations in terms of Food Safety and Health & Safety.Ensure all parts are ordered by the shift technicians by the end of his/her shift.All relevant information is passed to both the maintenance manager and the next shift.Maintain store / workshop to a high standard and an accurate control of all spare parts and order replacement parts as needed.Control of contractors and acting as liaison person as and when required.Further responsibilities may be added from time to time as the strategy evolves.Key Skills/ Attributes/ Core competenciesPossess relevant trades qualification – electrician or fitter.Ambassador for McCloskey's Bakery, leading by example in all aspects of job.Willingness to show initiative and drive, take ownership. in addition to being a team player.Strong time management and people skills.Attention to detail and problem solver.Good communicator and excellent analytical capabilities and computer literate.Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with varying management at all levels.Experience with coordinating and prioritising work to deliver excellent results.Excellent knowledge of food processes and production.Working pattern: The site is operational 24 hours per day, 365 days a year.The successful candidate will work Sunday to Thursday, from 17:00 to 01:30.(Flexibility is important, as hours may occasionally adjust based on business needs.)Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to €60,000.00 per yearBenefits:Employee discountAbility to commute/relocate:Drogheda, CO. Louth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Application question(s):This is an evening position - are you available to work the specified hours?What is your background trade?Experience:Maintenance: 2 years (required)Food production: 2 years (required)Language:English (required)Work authorisation:Ireland (required)Work Location: In person