Responsibilities: * Work with Site Maintenance Managers, Planners and API Maintenance Lead on execution of the site maintenance program to deliver compliant, reliable and efficient operation of all plant and equipment. * Support the Reliability Engineer in the execution of Reliability Centered Maintenance initiatives. * Develop and lead a Root Cause Failure Analysis Program to reduce general equipment breakdowns and support maintenance personnel to conduct real time Root Cause Analysis. * Work with the Reliability Engineer & Planning to establish and use reliability & work planning metrics/KPI's to monitor improvement and resource optimization e.g. PM/CM ratio, schedule adherence, etc. * To carry out start up checks on machinery throughout the plant on a daily basis. * Ensure that all breakdowns are carried out swiftly and safely at all times. * Ensure that all servicing and maintenance throughout the site is done in an efficient, safe and hygienic manner. * Smooth running of the factory. * Repairs, servicing and good maintenance of machinery. * Work on refrigeration, plumbing and all breakdowns is carried out in a safe and tidy manner. * To implement and follow the preventative maintenance schedule * To ensure that records are completed. * Other duties as assigned. * Refrigeration experience an advantage but not essential * To ensure that the staff comply with the Company Health & Safety policy. * The above job description is designed to give an appreciation of the main functions of the job. It is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. Qualifications * Completion of a 4 year approved technical training program in mechanical or electrical repair and maintenance and 2 years electrical/mechanical experience; Or, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved including third and fourth year apprentices. * Leaving Cert, School Diploma or Equivalent. * Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment * Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to take direction * Ability to work well in a team * Ability to challenge others in a professional and constructive manner * Knowledge and experience in a food manufacturing environment an advantage, but not essential Skills: site maintenance Mechanical engineering breakdown management