Company Overview
Co-Operative Animal Health Group operates in 40 different countries and incorporates 3 different businesses primarily between Cork and Tullow, Ireland. Co-Operative Animal Health Ltd (CAHL) was founded in 1972 in Tullow, Co Carlow, Ireland. CAHL supplies Co-op's, merchants and farmers with a comprehensive range of veterinary, dairy hygiene and animal nutrition products. CAHL's nutritional supplements range is produced at Nutribio, its manufacturing facility in Tivoli, Cork, Ireland. Nutribio's production facility is supported by a highly qualified technical team in addition to our in-house laboratory which ensures all products are tested to the highest quality standards and offer our customers full traceability.
For over 50 years, CAHL have been the number one provider of livestock health and nutrition solutions in Ireland. We are committed to delivering solutions that improve the health and wellness of ruminants resulting in performance improvements in dairy, beef and sheep farm enterprises.
We focus on identifying key issues/problems that affect both current and potential customers and on designing solutions/programs to overcome these.
CAHL provide the complete animal husbandry solution to its customers which incorporates veterinary medicines, hygiene solutions and nutritional supplements to ensure that the animals health is always maximised while also giving the farmer a good return on investment.
Animal Health Distributors specializes in exclusive and special import services and licenses for veterinary medicine in Ireland and abroad.
Our strategy involves improving feed conversion, composition, fertility, integrity and cost.
All of our manufactured products are formulated based on the latest scientific research and in line with current EU legislation. A strict UFAS approved quality system is in place ensuring that all of our mineral supplements are in line with the premium standards that we adhere to.
Nutribio works closely with it's customers to produce quality animal nutrition products that facilitate customer's success in target markets. Nutribio customizes the production process for each customer matching experience with innovation to meet each target. To find out more, look at our website on www.
Overview of the role
Primarily based at our Tivoli facility the Maintenance Planner and Technician will ensure that all plant & machinery runs efficiently by carrying out general maintenance on machines, including cleaning, greasing, and servicing of the manufacturing equipment and where it goes down to fault find, fix where possible or call in maintenance support where needed. This role will ensure that maintenance carried out meets with company Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality standards and report any deviations to the Production Supervisor.
What do we offer you?
An opportunity to work for a growing Company that is making a real difference, where you will work with a great Team and if you are looking for a learning and development environment, we have a proven history.
A competitive package which includes 21 days Annual Leave, opportunity to join a matching PRSA Pension Scheme, Discounted Healthcare cover, Education Assistance, Death in Service cover, Christmas Vouchers, Bike to Work Scheme and paid for Company Events to mention but some of the benefits. Flexible Hours also available subject to business and role needs.
Role and Responsibilities
· To keep the company's manufacturing process running at all times, the Maintenance Planner and Technician must be available to ensure that the machines for production are in good condition
· Input to and carry out Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Routines including carrying out general maintenance on machines, including cleaning, greasing, and servicing of the manufacturing equipment
· Support Production Team in achieving targets
· Closely monitor line and machine performance and intervene on line as soon as any deterioration in performance occurs
· Assist in selecting, engaging, and working with outside contractors
· Provide "On Call" support when required
· Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records
· Lead and implement process improvements to achieve more efficient operations
· Assist with the commissioning of new equipment / projects.
· Order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.
· Cross Train operators as required.
· Assists in ensuring that all plant, equipment and work areas are cleaned to the required standards
· Identify and maintain spare parts and tools, to ensure timely maintenance of plant & equipment.
· Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunction
· Become familiar with and take a lead role in maintaining plant electrical supply and distribution.
· Become familiar with and take a lead role in maintaining all site utilities.
· To keep clean any areas in which you are working, including any transit areas to and from the workshop, including the workshop and stores
· Develop and update the maintenance records system, including stores transactions made and work carried out
· Maintain an effective system for the availability, issue and control of spare parts for all equipment, order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts
· Actively participate in various Capital, Lean, Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
· Any additional duties as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements
· Recognised Craft Qualification in electrical or mechanical trades
Key Skills and core competencies
· Minimum of 2 years' experience in a same or similar role
· Manufacturing industry experience required along with Packing Line experience
· Flexibility required in terms of working patterns to support business needs
· Excellent communication skills.
· Excellent problem-solving skills.
· MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook
· Must have excellent English including technical English
· Ability to work on own initiative & to a high standard.
· Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
· Knowledge of routine preventive maintenance of production equipment
· Experience of changeovers, machine fault finding and light engineering experience preferable
· Up-to-date Manual handling certification and Forklift Certificate is an advantage
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* What is your salary expectations for this role?
Experience:
* Similar Role: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Craft Qualification in electrical or mechanical trades (required)
Work Location: In person