Maintenance Electrician

Kepak Group is a young, professional and dynamic business that has grown into one of Europe's leading food processing companies. At the core of this success has been our belief in developing strong customer relationships through a partnership approach. We pride ourselves on our dedication to innovation, brand management, consumer focus and an unwavering commitment to food safety. Acutely aware of changing market requirements, we continue to supply consumers with premium quality products at competitive prices.

The Kepak Group are looking to recruit the right person for a permanent Maintenance Electrician to cover our manufacturing facility in Kilbeggan Co Westmeath

Job Purpose: Responsible for electrical maintenance function on site.

What to expect in the job?

• Maintenance of the plant and equipment to optimum performance.
• Be familiar with the daily production plan and work as part of the team.
• Perform all prestart, hygiene and safety checks as necessary.
• Report all faults, damages or electrical or mechanical defaults to the Maintenance Manager, ensuring all machinery is only used when it is safe to use. Record checks as and when directed.

• Repair of industrial production equipment such as high-speed machines, conveyors, packaging machines, gearboxes, bearings and hydraulics.

• Assist the Maintenance Manager with the implementation of preventative maintenance programmes for all machines.
• Assist with the continuous monitoring of all machinery and equipment within the plant.
• Ensure real time repair of machines and equipment to get them back up & running within optimum time frame.

• Document all aspects of maintenance work carried out and keep management informed of potential issues.

• Document all aspects of maintenance work carried out and keep management informed of potential issues.
• Adhere to company safety policies at all times.

Core KPIs:

• Adherence to Maintenance Budget and Target.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
• Adherence to Lean Operations deliverables and Group Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

• 
  Relevant Trade Certified Qualification.
• At least 1 year’s post qualification experience.
• Background within manufacturing/industrial business, preferably within food or packaging industries but not essential.
• IT literate and experienced in automation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, enthusiastic, hardworking and energetic.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

Pension:
Kepak will contribute 50% of your contribution, up to a maximum of 3%.

Health Insurance:

As an employee of Kepak, you get access to discounted health insurance plans with Irish Life Health.

Employee Discount Platform

All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands like Circle K, Tesco and Halfords.

Additional Annual Leave

Kepak rewards long serving employees with extra annual leave – after 5 years’ service all employees get 2 additional days, an additional day after 10 years and another day after 15 years.

Bike to Work Scheme

You can buy a bike and safety equipment up the value of €1,250 and an electric bike up to €1,500 through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!

Subsidised Canteen / Lunch / Tea Coffee

As an employee of Kepak Athleague, you are entitled to free lteas/ coffee and discounted lunches / dinners

Paid Maternity Leave

Kepak provide paid maternity leave to all expectant employees, adopting mothers or sole male adopters subject to qualifying conditions. Full details are available in the Maternity Pay Policy

Discounted meat purchases

As an employee of Kepak Athleague, you can purchase product at a discount through staff sales.

Free Car Parking

Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.