Maintenance Technician
Killeshandra Co Cavan
Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties.
With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 6 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world's foremost 'blue chip' companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide.
The Group's Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.
We are now seeking applications for a Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated Maintenance team at our Killeshandra site. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform engineering tasks safely and in line with site procedures.
* Focus on critical plant issues and resolve root causes of recurring failures.
* Provide breakdown and changeover support to the production floor.
* Collaborate closely with the Maintenance Co-Ordinator and wider engineering team.
* Identify and report unsafe equipment or practices.
* Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance efficiently.
* Log faults and actions accurately using the required format.
* Share expertise and contribute to project teams.
* Deliver coaching and training when needed.
* Be flexible in supporting different areas of the site to meet business needs.
* Develop a broad understanding of plant operations and equipment.
* Plan and utilise machine downtime effectively for maintenance tasks.
* Take on specialist areas as directed by the Maintenance Co-Ordinator.
* Engage in continuous learning and development.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company standards.
* Maintain data protection standards in line with legislation.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in a maintenance or engineering role.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
* Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
* Flexibility and willingness to learn and adapt.
Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at or email
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person