Job title: Maintenance Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Cork, Ireland
Job published: 10-07-2025
Job ID: 85289
Contact name: Matthew Bell
Contact email: matthew.bell@huntersavage.com

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a well-established and growing employer, who are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their maintenance team. This is a great opportunity to work, on a steady shift Monday to Friday with the added bonus of readily available overtime and long-term job security. The successful Maintenance Engineer will enjoy working in a proactive engineering team that supports production uptime, efficiency, and safety.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. €20–€22 per hour (depending on experience)
  2. Monday to Friday working hours
  3. Overtime paid at x1.5 and regularly available

The Role:
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant equipment
• Respond to breakdowns, perform root cause analysis and carry out timely repairs
• Support production through reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• Contribute to continuous improvement and engineering development projects
• Accurately record all maintenance activity and follow safety protocols
• Collaborate with engineers, production, and health & safety teams

The Person:
• Experienced Maintenance Engineer (mechanical or electrical bias considered)
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude

The Reward:
• €20–€22 per hour, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday working schedule
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half and available regularly
• Permanent, full-time position with stability and progression potential
• Supportive working environment with training and upskilling encouraged

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage
For further information, and to apply for this Maintenance Engineer job, please contact Matthew Bell. Visit our website for a full list of engineering and maintenance roles.
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