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Facilities Maintenance Technician

Novelplast Teoranta Ltd.
County Meath

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
14 hours ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Bike to work scheme
Employee assistance program
On-site parking

Qualifications

Carpentry
Forklift Licence
Mechanical Engineering
Lean
Maintenance
Forklift
Mentoring
Materials handling
Manufacturing
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Purpose of the Role:

To provide hands-on, proactive support in maintaining site facilities and production equipment across the plastics recycling plant. This role is essential in ensuring the operational reliability of the site through structured preventative maintenance, efficient troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician will also assist the Engineering Manager in maintenance scheduling, support procurement in implementing and managing a robust spares process, and contribute to ongoing improvements in plant performance through documentation, training, and knowledge sharing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Responsibilities

Promote and follow best practice Health & Safety standards in all maintenance and facilities-related activities.
Support the implementation and execution of the preventative maintenance schedule for all production and facility assets.
Assist the Engineering Manager in coordinating daily and weekly maintenance tasks, monitoring completion, and updating maintenance records accurately.
Maintain service history logs and documentation in line with audit and compliance requirements.
Provide hands-on support across a wide range of maintenance activities, including:
Mechanical and electrical fault finding and repair
Basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, and general building maintenance
Facilities upkeep, including offices, communal areas, and utilities
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve equipment faults and contribute to improving uptime and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
Support production line start-ups and collaborate with equipment vendors during installations, commissioning, or upgrades.
Develop and maintain troubleshooting guides and standard work instructions for common faults and maintenance tasks.
Guide and support production staff in first-level maintenance and troubleshooting best practices.
Participate in 5S, lean, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and maintain a high standard of organisation across the site.
Assist with New Product Introductions (NPIs), including preparation of utilities and equipment readiness and new equipment to improve capability improvements

2. Coordination, Spares & Continuous Improvement

Proactively escalate or address any Health & Safety issues or risks.
Participate in or lead cross-functional improvement projects focused on reducing downtime, increasing asset reliability, and driving cost savings.
Liaise with external contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure maintenance work is completed on time, within standards, and in line with SLAs.
Support the creation, improvement, and implementation of maintenance SOPs, work instructions, and compliance-related documentation.
Work with the Procurement team to:
Establish and maintain a spares inventory system for critical parts
Monitor usage and stock levels
Ensure timely reordering and minimise lead-time-related downtime
Improve procurement efficiency for maintenance-related purchases
Identify areas for improvement across both equipment and facilities and suggest solutions to enhance long-term performance and reliability.

Key Competencies

Strong practical knowledge in mechanical systems, building services, and general trades.
Comfortable with both hands-on work and administrative tasks (e.g., documentation, scheduling).
Familiar with lean principles, including 5S and visual management.
Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Competent using digital and/or paper-based maintenance management systems.
Proactive, safety-conscious, and well-organised with a structured approach to work.
Ability to mentor or train operational staff in basic maintenance procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process environment
Experience in facilities maintenance and multi-trade tasks
Experience assisting with or managing maintenance scheduling

Beneficial:

Familiarity with managing or supporting spares/inventory systems
Experience creating troubleshooting documentation or SOPs
Experience training or mentoring production staff
Forklift driving or material handling experience

Education & Training

Qualification in electrical and/or mechanical engineering
Health & Safety certification (e.g., Safe Pass, Manual Handling)
Forklift license or training certificate

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bike to work scheme
Employee assistance program
On-site parking
Wellness program

Application question(s):

What is your salary expectation for this role?

Work Location: In person

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