Mechanical Maintenance Technician

About Britvic Ireland

Part of the Carlsberg Group, Britvic Ireland creates and shares renowned soft drinks brands such as Ballygowan, Club Orange, Miwadi, Energise, TK, and Cidona. They also collaborate with PepsiCo to offer favorites like Pepsi, 7UP, and Lipton. With a legacy spanning over 240 years, Britvic values authenticity, innovation, sustainability, and fostering a workplace where employees can thrive and be themselves.

Job Summary

This position involves joining a maintenance team that covers shifts within a continuous 24/7 operation. The technician ensures all tasks meet company standards while supporting engineering teams to maximize resource efficiency to achieve safety, productivity, quality, cost control, and service goals. A core objective is to aid the team in meeting site Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) targets and continuous improvements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to meet OEE targets using operational excellence tools and proper governance.
• Analyze line performance elements such as run rates, change-overs, and SKU sequences to support improvements.
• Proactively initiate continuous improvement efforts related to line operations and equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks and log completion updates in SAP CMMS.
• Respond to reactive equipment breakdowns, documenting corrective actions and supporting follow-up reviews.
• Ensure detailed documentation during shift handovers.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Practical experience in engineering, technical, or facilities maintenance, with a demonstrated history of effective maintenance delivery preferred.
• Background working in a strategic, KPI-focused manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and regulations.
• Preferably mechanical expertise; however, candidates with cross-skills in electrical areas and a proactive attitude will be considered.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems is advantageous.

Key Behavioral Traits

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Consistent focus on improving processes and ways of working.
• Advocates continuous improvement culture.
• Engages positively in developing team members' skills.
• Encourages teamwork and motivates colleagues effectively.
• Demonstrates personal accountability for delivering results.

Education and Credentials

Minimum qualification is being a time-served Mechanical Technician with at least five years of post-apprenticeship experience.