Looking for your next challenge in engineering? Join a team where your expertise genuinely matters.
WaterWipes is recruiting several permanent Maintenance Technicians to support our growing manufacturing operations in Drogheda. As we continue to expand, we are looking for talented maintenance professionals who thrive on troubleshooting equipment, improving reliability, and keeping production running at its best.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across mechanical, electrical, and automated systems, partnering closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to deliver world-class operational performance. Every day brings a new challenge, from fault-finding and preventative maintenance to continuous improvement initiatives that help drive efficiency across the site.
Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults across manufacturing and site equipment.
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities to maximise equipment uptime and reliability.
Supporting production teams by responding efficiently to breakdowns and minimising operational disruption.
Troubleshooting automated production systems, sensors, drives, motors, control systems, and PLC-controlled equipment.
Contributing to root cause analysis investigations and implementing corrective actions.
Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Maintaining accurate maintenance records through CMMS systems.
Supporting equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning activities, and site improvement projects.
Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety, GMP, and engineering best practice standards.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy solving technical problems, working hands-on with complex equipment, and making a visible impact on operational performance.
You'll likely bring:
Experience as a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Service Engineer, or similar role within manufacturing.
A qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, or Maintenance Engineering.
Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding skills.
Experience maintaining production machinery, conveyors, pumps, motors, pneumatic systems, and automated equipment.
A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and equipment reliability.
The ability to work effectively within a shift-based manufacturing environment.
Success in this role comes from:
Taking ownership and accountability for equipment performance.
Making sound technical decisions under pressure.
Being driven to find permanent solutions rather than temporary fixes.
Building strong relationships with Production, Quality, and Engineering colleagues.
Demonstrating a safety-first mindset in everything you do.
Bringing curiosity, resilience, and a continuous improvement mentality to everyday challenges.
Combining strong hands-on maintenance capability with excellent problem-solving skills.
At WaterWipes, you will be joining a high-growth international brand with a clear purpose and a strong culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
We offer:
Permanent positions within our growing Engineering team.
Opportunities to develop your mechanical, electrical, and automation expertise.
Exposure to modern manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement projects.
A supportive, team-focused environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
The chance to play a key role in improving equipment reliability, production performance, and operational excellence.
Location: Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland
Working Model: Onsite
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Shift-based role
Reporting To: Maintenance Lead
If you are a mechanically, electrically, or multi-skilled maintenance professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Join WaterWipes and help us keep our operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently while building your career within a growing international manufacturing business.
Apply today and become part of a team that is committed to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
