Maintenance Technician
Join an Award-Winning Irish Drinks Company with a Proud Heritage
Location: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
About R.A. Merry & Co. Ltd
For more than 150 years, Robert A. Merry & Co. has been crafting and supplying premium alcoholic beverages from the heart of Ireland. Our story began with a spirit and wine bonding business and the historic Merrys Tavern in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, founded in 1868.
Today, we continue that legacy through the production of Merrys Irish Cream Liqueur, an internationally award-winning product renowned for its exceptional quality, balance, and taste. Using only the finest natural ingredients and traditional expertise, we proudly bring one of Ireland's finest cream liqueurs to markets around the world.
At the heart of our success is our people. We value teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, and we're looking for a talented Maintenance Technician to become a key part of our growing operation in Clonmel.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join a dynamic manufacturing team. You will play a critical role in ensuring our production and bottling lines operate efficiently, safely, and reliably while maintaining the highest quality and food safety standards.
Working closely with the Maintenance Manager and production teams, you'll be involved in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, continuous improvement projects, and supporting the smooth operation of a modern manufacturing facility.
If you're someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in keeping equipment running at peak performance, and wants to help produce a world-class Irish brand, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance & Engineering
- Carry out preventative and planned maintenance activities across processing and packaging equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
- Perform repairs to bottling, processing, handling, and packaging machinery.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase plant reliability and operational efficiency.
- Assist with maintenance of site utilities including compressed air, water, steam, refrigeration, and effluent systems.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Support installation, commissioning, and upgrading of equipment where required.
Quality, Food Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed in accordance with GMP standards.
- Support compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, BRC, traceability, and food safety requirements.
- Promote and support a positive food safety culture throughout the facility.
- Ensure equipment and facilities continuously meet regulatory and company standards.
Health, Safety & Environmental
- Adhere to all company and legislative Health & Safety requirements.
- Identify and report potential hazards and improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate and liaise with contractors on-site when required.
- Contribute to a safe, efficient, and positive working environment.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
- Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience within the food, beverage, bottling, pharmaceutical, or FMCG sectors.
- Electrical maintenance experience.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
Why Join R.A. Merry & Co.?
✅ Work with a respected Irish company with over 150 years of heritage
✅ Be part of producing an internationally award-winning brand
✅ Join a supportive and collaborative team environment
✅ Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
✅ Gain hands-on experience across a modern manufacturing facility
✅ Contribute directly to the success and growth of a thriving Irish business
Benefits
- Company Pension Scheme
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Employee Product Discount
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- On-Site Parking
- Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're a hands-on maintenance professional looking for a rewarding role with an established Irish manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the team behind one of Ireland's most celebrated cream liqueurs.
Work Location: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary (On-Site)
Work Authorisation: Must be legally authorised to work in Ireland.
Pay: €40,000.00-€50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Clonmel, County Tipperary: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Maintenance: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
