Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Limerick (Heavy Industry Site)

Location: Limerick

Work Model: 5 days onsite

Type: Permanent

A leading heavy‑industry manufacturer with over 85 years of operations in Ireland is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for its Limerick site. The facility produces high‑quality construction materials using large‑scale, energy‑efficient processes. You’ll join a long‑established engineering team supporting plant maintenance and major upgrade projects.

• Take ownership of a defined process area within the plant
• Lead preventative and predictive maintenance plans
• Manage reactive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues
• Plan and run major shutdowns and overhauls
• Coordinate contractors during maintenance and project work
• Support large‑scale improvement projects from scope to commissioning
• Strengthen safety and environmental standards across your area

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 4 years’ hands‑on mechanical experience in Ireland (heavy industry preferred)
• Strong understanding of preventative and reactive maintenance
• Comfortable planning downtimes and improving equipment reliability
• Experience working in a large manufacturing or heavy‑plant environment
• Confident working onsite full‑time with a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and contractor management skills
• Good IT capability (AutoCAD and MS Office)

• Salary based on experience
• Clear progression pathway for the right person, including development toward senior engineering roles
• Exposure to major plant upgrades and capital projects
• A stable, long‑established operation with strong investment

You can contact me directly:

Darren Brown – Senior Recruitment Consultant

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