At O'Brien Fine Foods is an Irish family business based in Timahoe, Co. Kildare. First established in 2000, the business has expanded over the years to become the leading producer of cooked meats on the island of Ireland, with a growing presence in the UK. We employ over 700 people and specialise in the manufacture and marketing of premium meats, supplying both branded and private label ranges to retailers across Ireland and the UK from our three manufacturing sites in Timahoe Co. Kildare, Rathowen Co. Westmeath, and Leytonstone in London. Our branded portfolio includes Brady Family, a household name and Ireland's No. 1 cooked meats brand, Green Farm, Ireland's No 1 white meat brand and Bearfields of London, a traditional ham and gammon business in the UK.

Our purpose, which is to bring better quality food to everyone, every day, is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being a more sustainable and responsible business and have recently achieved B Corp certification, set verified science-based carbon reduction targets and have obtained gold membership within Bord Bia's Origin Green programme.

We look for people who share our values and who have a genuine passion for learning. With a strong track record of growth, O'Brien Fine Foods provides you with a real opportunity to make a significant and personal impact on our success.

The primary function of this role is to assist the maintenance technicians in the execution of their duties. The role is critical in enabling the maximum benefit to be gained from maintenance activity. Maintenance Assistants undertake basic maintenance activities such as machine cleaning and lubrication. The Maintenance Assistants also support the Maintenance Technicians in the execution of maintenance and repair work carried out in the factory. The shift pattern will follow a 4 on/4 Off model covering the site 7 days per week. The shifts are currently 6.00 am to 6.30 pm Sunday through Saturday.

Duties and responsibilities

The table below shows examples of the primary focus of the role, however, those employed as Maintenance Assistants are expected to broaden their skills and become involved in improving their skills and capabilities.

Primary focus Areas

Our talent

Help to attract, retain, nurture, develop & reward people

Own your output, make it transparent what people can expect from you. Own your own development. Take the time to engage. Show that you 'care'.

Execute your tasks with care, commitment & trust.

Plan & prepare for development. Think future while ensuring you deliver your present daily requirements.

Our organizational effectiveness

Ensure that the people experience is enhanced by our processes

You must work with your colleagues to make life easier for you and your team. You must be able to work cooperatively cross functionally to get the optimal result for your area. You must be 'committed' to the common goals of the company & clearly display that you believe that the organization is working to continually enhance OBFF as a place to work.

Our culture

To make OBFF a place where people love to come to work

Be self-aware. Be open to change. Listen to ideas & concerns openly. Show people that you care by giving genuine feedback on ideas & concerns. Communicate effectively. Always remain professional & calm. Always do the right thing. Acknowledge & address your mistakes with honesty & integrity

Responsibilities:

General:

Routine cleaning and lubrication of Plant and Equipment to ensure optimum plant performance.

Assisting the Maintenance Technicians in the execution of Planned Maintenance requirements.

Ensure that tasks given to you are completed in a timely and safe manner.

Compliance with permit to work system.

Involvement in continuous improvement activity to improve plant reliability and operational efficiency.

Ensure Health & Safety, Ethical and Quality requirements, both legislative and company specific, are fully respected and taken account of.

Data Reporting:

Maintain accurate records to enable downtime analysis to be carried out.

Generate records of maintenance activities completed.

Safety and Compliance:

Ensure compliance with safety regulations, food safety standards, and environmental guidelines.

Collaborate with the safety team to implement safe work practices.

Continuous Improvement:

Participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures.

Propose process improvements to enhance reliability and reduce maintenance costs.

Implement best practices for maintenance planning and execution.

Expectations, Competencies & Qualifications

The main function of this role is the execution of maintenance activity. To be successful in this role the following characteristics/competencies are required:

Self-Aware

Open & Honest

Proactive

Effective at communication (Internally, Cross-Functionally & Externally)

Effective at Delegation

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Technical aptitude                                                                                                   

Experience working in a maintenance environment                                  

HACCP Training                                                                                                         

Green Belt Training                                                                                                   

Manual Handling Training (Can be provided)                                                                                  

KPIs

Specific KPI Measures will be agreed to include targets on:

Safety

PM Completion

Working conditions

The job requires presence on the factory floor. The job will at times require working in confined spaces and on machines with safety guards removed.

Physical requirements

The work in some areas can be physically demanding & it will be necessary to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects & carry out manual work. Manual handling techniques are of vast importance.