Line Engineer - Food Manufacturing

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Job Purpose

To ensure the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment within a milk processing plant. The role supports continuous production by minimizing downtime, ensuring food safety compliance, and maintaining equipment to dairy industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Responsibilities

· Maintain and repair dairy processing equipment including:

o Milk pasteurizers and homogenizers

o Separators

o Pumps, valves, and pipework systems

o Plate heat exchangers

o Mixing and blending systems

o Filling and packaging machinery

· Perform preventative maintenance on conveyors, gearboxes, motors, compressors, and refrigeration systems.

· Maintain and repair stainless steel process lines.

Electrical Responsibilities

· Maintain and troubleshoot:

o PLC-controlled processing systems

o VSDs (Variable Speed Drives)

o Motor control centers (MCCs)

o Sensors, instrumentation, and temperature control systems

o Automated filling and packaging lines

· Diagnose electrical faults using testing equipment.

· Support calibration of instrumentation (flow meters, temperature probes, pressure sensors).

· Ensure compliance with electrical safety and food production regulations.

· Assist with automation improvements and system upgrades.

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Refrigeration & Utilities (Advantageous)

· Support maintenance of refrigeration systems used for milk storage and cooling.

· Assist in maintaining steam boilers and compressed air systems.

· Monitor and maintain CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems.

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Food Safety & Compliance

· Ensure all maintenance work complies with:

o HACCP requirements

o Food Safety Standards (e.g., ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 where applicable)

o Dairy hygiene standards

· Maintain strict hygiene practices during repairs.

· Prevent contamination risks during maintenance activities.

· Complete documentation as per audit and traceability requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Relocation assistance

Experience:

• diary, food or beverage manufacturing environment: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person