Maintenance Technician

The opportunity

WaterWipes is hiring multiple permanent Maintenance Technicians to support its expanding manufacturing site in Drogheda. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving equipment issues, improving reliability, and helping production run smoothly.

You will work with mechanical, electrical, and automated systems while collaborating closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams. The role combines breakdown response, planned maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement work to support strong operational performance across the plant.

Key accountabilities

• Identify and repair mechanical and electrical issues on manufacturing and site equipment.
• Carry out planned maintenance tasks to improve uptime and equipment reliability.
• Respond quickly to production breakdowns and reduce disruption to operations.
• Investigate faults in automated systems, including sensors, drives, motors, control systems, and PLC-based equipment.
• Take part in root cause analysis and carry out corrective actions.
• Spot opportunities to enhance performance, reliability, and maintainability of equipment.
• Keep maintenance activity accurately recorded in CMMS systems.
• Assist with installations, upgrades, commissioning, and site improvement projects.
• Work in line with Health & Safety, GMP, and engineering best-practice requirements.

Who should apply

This opportunity suits technicians who enjoy practical problem-solving, working directly with complex machinery, and making a measurable difference to plant performance.

Experience and background

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Service Engineer, or similar manufacturing role.
• Training or qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, or Maintenance Engineering.
• Solid fault-finding ability in electrical and/or mechanical systems.
• Experience maintaining production machinery, conveyors, pumps, motors, pneumatic systems, and automated equipment.
• A proactive approach with a strong interest in reliability and continuous improvement.
• Comfort working in a shift-based manufacturing environment.

What leads to success

• Owning equipment performance and following through on issues.
• Making practical technical decisions under pressure.
• Seeking long-term solutions instead of short-term fixes.
• Working well with Production, Quality, and Engineering colleagues.
• Keeping safety at the centre of every task.
• Bringing curiosity, resilience, and an improvement mindset to daily work.
• Combining strong practical maintenance skills with effective problem-solving.

Why join WaterWipes

You will become part of a fast-growing international brand with a culture built around collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Permanent roles within a growing Engineering team.
• Opportunities to build mechanical, electrical, and automation expertise.
• Exposure to modern manufacturing technologies and improvement projects.
• A supportive team environment where ideas and contributions are valued.
• A chance to help improve equipment reliability, production performance, and operational excellence.

Location and working details

• Location: Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland.
• Work model: Onsite.
• Contract type: Permanent, full-time.
• Working pattern: Shift-based.
• Reporting line: Maintenance Lead.

Call to action

If you are a mechanically, electrically, or multi-skilled maintenance professional seeking a new challenge, WaterWipes would like to hear from you. Join the team and help keep operations safe, reliable, and efficient while building your career in a growing manufacturing business.

Additional information

Several permanent positions are available. The role is focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement.