Mechanical Engineer - Heavy Process & Production Systems

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support maintenance operations and major plant improvement projects at a large-scale industrial processing facility in the Limerick region.

This permanent role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary engineering team, contributing to plant reliability, asset performance and long-term capital upgrades.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Engineering Manager and play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and continuous operation of a modern manufacturing environment. 

For those eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345.

Mechanical Engineer Skills:

• Qualified Mechanical Engineer or similar technical discipline
• Experience in heavy industry, process plants, manufacturing, quarrying, cement, mining or similar environments
• Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, rotating machinery, mechanical systems and asset reliability
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate and manage contractors on maintenance or project works
• Strong IT skills including MS Office; experience with AutoCAD is an advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Strong problem-solving abilities and commercial awareness
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar industrial engineering role

As a Mechanical Engineer:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team to support plant reliability and performance
• Take responsibility for a designated process area, ensuring preventative and predictive maintenance activities are executed effectively
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement long-term solutions to improve equipment uptime
• Plan and coordinate major shutdowns, overhauls and outage works
• Manage contractors for specific works, ensuring compliance with safety, schedule and quality requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, efficiency and environmental performance across the plant
• Support capital improvement projects from initial scoping through installation, commissioning and handover
• Prepare technical documentation, maintenance plans, reports and project records
• Contribute to asset optimisation and long-term plant development initiatives

The Package: Salary will be DOE, but you can expect a salary of €65,000–€80,000 plus package, depending on experience.

Interviews are taking place imminently, so if you are interested in this role, forward an up-to-date CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345.

The Breagh Team: Breagh Recruitment are the go-to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals with engineering and construction roles across Ireland.

We value flexibility, hard work and a practical approach to delivering complex projects safely and to the highest standards. Key roles we recruit for include Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Project Engineers, Reliability Engineers and Engineering Managers across Ireland and the UK.