Electrical Maintenance Technician
Quintessential Brands Group, the award-winning company behind iconic Irish Creams such as Feeney’s, O’Mara’s, and O’Casey’s, is proud to uphold a legacy of crafting exceptional liqueurs. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our First Ireland Spirits team.
A Taste of The Job:
We’re looking for a skilled and experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team at our Irish Cream Liqueur manufacturing and bottling facility in Abbeyleix. Working on a 2-cycle shift pattern over a 5-day week, you’ll play a crucial role in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment, ensuring the smooth operation of our production processes. Your efforts will directly contribute to the creation of Ireland’s finest cream liqueurs and country creams.
If you’re passionate about electrical systems, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in crafting Ireland’s most beloved cream liqueur brands and be part of a company that values quality, innovation, and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine inspections of electrical systems.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults in manufacturing and bottling equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems.
- Install and maintain electrical components for machinery.
- Respond promptly to electrical emergencies and equipment failures.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and electrical codes.
- Collaborate with maintenance team members and other functional teams to optimise facility operations.
- Maintain accurate records of repairs, installations, and maintenance activities.
A Bit About You:
- Valid certified electrician qualifications.
- Minimum 1-year experience as a Maintenance Electrician or in a similar role, preferably in a food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical systems and the National Electrical Code.
- Experience with PLC systems, motor controls, and variable frequency drives.
- Familiarity with HVAC systems and environmental controls.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Willingness to work shifts as required by production demands.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to food safety standards.
The Essence of QB – The Benefits:
- Working as part of a small, passionate team at First Ireland Spirits, where everyone truly cares about the work we do and the products we create.
- Competitive company pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
- Comprehensive life assurance for peace of mind.
- Annual performance-based bonus to recognise your hard work.
- 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays to recharge and enjoy your downtime.
- Exclusive discounts with a range of high street and online retailers.
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Locations
- First Ireland Spirits (Abbeyleix)
- Yearly salary
- €55,000 - €65,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
Our Culture - The Essence of Quintessential Brands
We're an 'all hands on deck' kind of place where you'll have the opportunity to get involved in end to end projects, implement systems and process. We're fast, agile and entrepreneurial but, most importantly, our people are at the heart of what we do.
While we do work hard, we do it with a sense of fun, pride and passion that you won't find anywhere else.
Are you never shaken and very rarely stirred? More Cosmopolitan than Old Fashioned? Approach everything you do with a dash of creativity and a squeeze of positivity? Then we need you!
About Quintessential Brands Group
Established in 2011, Quintessential Brands Group is one of the most successful spirits companies to emerge from the UK in the last decade. The company offers a complete range of services and products to its customers across the world; producing and distributing some of the world's most-loved spirits brands, including Greenall's, the Original London Dry Gin, Opihr Spiced Gin and BLOOM Gin, as well as developing and producing some of the most commercially successful retailer brands of recent years for trade customers, and co-packing for some of the world’s most well-known spirits brands.
Recognised by the industry as International Spirits Challenge Gin Distiller of the Year five times in the last six years, Quintessential Brands is renowned for its unrivalled gin distilling capabilities heritage dating back to 1761 and is emerging as one of the most dynamic new entrants in the Irish whiskey market with the Dublin Liberties Distillery. With world-class product development and manufacturing at four world-class production sites across Europe and an award-winning premium brand portfolio comprised of English Gins, Irish Whiskeys, Irish Creams and Liqueurs, Quintessential Brands is committed to being the indispensable spirits partner of choice to its customers across the world, with customers and insights at the heart of everything we do.
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