Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kinnegad Cement, Killaskillen, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath
Overview
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Breedon Cement, Kinnegad. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to work with a leading organisation on a number of exciting and challenging projects.
Description
Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. €1.6 billion PA. We operate two cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.
Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.
We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.
Key Responsibilities
* Work as part of the maintenance and engineering teams.
* Plan major annual plant shutdowns.
* Management of contractors completed various project and maintenance activities.
* Work closely with the Engineering team to deliver on all key performance indicators.
* Assist in the execution of planned, preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities associated with all equipment.
* Proactive approach to problem identification and problem solving applying a collaborative approach in conjunction with all team members.
* Assist in troubleshooting plant issues as they arise & seeks to identify resolutions for same.
* Assist in conducting feasibility studies on improvement projects with an emphasis on creating safer working environments, understanding the environmental impact, production cost and quality.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Awareness of health and safety requirement.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office and engineering drawing.
* Excellent problem-solving ability.
* Good intrapersonal and communication skills.
* The ability to work as part of a team or as an individual.
* A Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum 2.1 grade.
Job Benefits
* Attractive salary
* Time to recharge with 25 days annual leave
* Invest in your future with our contributory pension scheme.
* We’ve got your back with our employee assistance programme.
* Ongoing career and personal development through our Apprenticeships and other talent programmes
* Give back to your community with our “Make a difference day”.
* Peace of mind with our life assurance.
* If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Bike to Work scheme.
* Save and share through our “Share save scheme”.
#J-18808-Ljbffr