Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description : Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Littleconnell Brewery, Co.Kildare 12-month Fixed-Term Contract Closing date: 19/06/2026 Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - €73,710 (including shift allowance) plus competitive benefits package with pension, shares scheme and bonus. Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team. Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000 people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations. We are proud to be a global leader in beverage alcohol with an exceptional portfolio of brands, including Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, Smirnoff, Tanqueray, and many more. A forward-thinking €200 million investment has brought an innovative, carbon-neutral brewery to life in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. This best-in-class facility is Ireland’s second-largest brewing operation and a powerhouse of sustainability, running entirely on renewable energy. It’s where iconic beers like Rockshore, Harp, Smithwick’s, and Kilkenny are crafted for a new generation. About the Role  We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of maintenance and asset care across the brewery, utilities, and water treatment plants. Focusing on end-to-end maintenance support, you will play a crucial role in both operations and maintenance within a semi-autonomous, shift-based environment, managing SAP process orders and maintenance planning as part of your rotational duties. You will be instrumental in upholding our health and safety compliance standards, maintaining equipment and systems, ensuring asset availability and reliability to achieve high performance. In addition, you’ll be monitoring key performance indicators such as equipment efficiency. Your commitment to these areas will be vital in driving continuous improvement and supporting the success of the team. Key Responsibilities: Work across key production areas such as raw materials handling, the brewhouse, the cold block, and utilities plants (water treatment, process utilities, and refrigeration) and support & understand departmental KPI’s. Uphold safety, quality, food safety, and environmental standards and procedures Collaborate with different teams to effectively identify and resolve equipment-related issues that impact performance and provide a comprehensive maintenance backup service for production activities. Coach operators to perform autonomous maintenance tasks, machine operational setups, and support growth in equipment capability as required. Support capital work including installation, commissioning, testing within areas as required; responsible for feeding into early equipment management. Ensure all aspects of work order planning are delivered at start-of-shift meetings, including spare parts planning for planned maintenance. Oversight of issuing permits for external contractors. Understand and perform isolations for Diageo and contract personnel Apply Manufacturing Excellence tools and techniques to drive site performance towards world class in terms of customer service and quality About you   For this role you will be a time served Mechanical Technician and will have obtained a minimum of the Junior Certificate or equivalent. In addition, you’ll have the following: Ability to organise a variety of tasks and prioritise self and others accordingly Knowledge of PM and Reliability Maintenance techniques Understanding of asset performance and maintenance strategy with excellent process improvement and root cause problem solving skills Knowledge of SAP-PM (Planning, scheduling and execution) Basic financial awareness, understanding of business drivers, maintenance costs and budgeting processes. FMCG experience is preferred but not essential We’re looking for someone who can work well within a team as well as the ability to make effective conclusions and thrive in situations where they can solve problems. Working with us Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you! If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Littleconnell Brewery Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-06-04 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. DRINKiQ What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ