- To ensure maximum plant availability, reliability, and optimal manufacturing performance through the effective execution of electrical and mechanical preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
- The role is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing electromechanical equipment, attending to breakdowns, executing planned maintenance, and safely commissioning equipment to required engineering and food safety standards.
- The position supports continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving equipment efficiency, reducing downtime, and enhancing asset life, while complying with all EHS, GMP, and statutory requirements
Fault Diagnosis & Breakdown Response
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults using structured problemsolving techniques (e.g. 5 Whys, RCA). (Execute / Decide)
- Interpret electrical diagrams, PLC I/O signals (basic level), and mechanical drawings to identify failures. (Execute)
- Respond to plant breakdowns to restore equipment functionality within required MTTR targets. (Execute)
- Escalate complex faults to relevant specialists where required. (Consult / Inform)
Planned, Preventative & Predictive Maintenance
- Execute scheduled preventative and conditionbased maintenance in line with maintenance plans and OEM standards. (Execute)
- Perform inspections, adjustments, replacements, and testing on electromechanical equipment to prevent unplanned downtime. (Execute)
- Record all maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS. (Execute)
Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance
- Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, valves, sensors, and basic control systems. (Execute)
- Perform electrical installations, terminations, testing, and fault finding within scope of a Millwright trade. (Execute)
- Assist with equipment modifications, upgrades, and installations. (Execute / Consult)
Equipment Commissioning & Continuous Improvement
- Assist with commissioning and recommissioning of equipment following maintenance, breakdowns, or projects. (Execute)
- Identify improvement opportunities to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and enhance safety. (Consult)
- Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives. (Execute / Consult)
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Adhere to all EHS, food safety, AIB, and statutory requirements. (Execute)
- Ensure lockout, tagout, electrical safety, and permit procedures are followed at all times. (Execute)
- Close out safety actions, near misses, and audit findings within agreed timelines. (Execute)
Operational & Team Support
- Provide technical support to production teams to optimize equipment performance. (Consult)
- Assist with training and mentorship of apprentices and operators. (Consult)
- Provide standby, weekend, and afterhours support as operationally required. (Execute)
- Maintain accurate records of work performed.
- Follow safety and compliance standards.
- Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Trade Tested Millwright.
- N4 Engineering qualification (Electrical/Mechanical) or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 - 5 years post - trade test experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong electrical and mechanical faultfinding capability.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and basic PLC logic.
- Experience working on motors, drives, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Basic welding and fabrication skills (advantageous).
- Familiarity with preventative and predictive maintenance methodologies.
- Knowledge of EHS, food safety, and statutory engineering standards.
- Computer literate with working knowledge of CMMS ( Maintenance Managemnet systems) /SAP and MS Office.
- Accountable for assigned technical assets and plant equipment.
- Physical: Ability to lift up to 12 - 25 kg and work in industrial environments.
- Other: Medical fitness is compulsory.