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Maintenance Electrician

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Grassland Agro is a long-established major supplier of fertiliser and now part of the international Roullier group. With over 50 years’ experience in sourcing raw materials from the top suppliers all over the world, Grassland Agro then produces and distributes a comprehensive range of quality conventional fertilisers from 3 factories strategically positioned around Ireland in Cork, Limerick and Slane.
www.grasslandagro.ie

We now have a vacancy in our Limerick  factory (Dock Road) for a Maintenance Electrical Technician
The Role:
Partial responsibility for the corrective and preventative maintenance incl diagnosis and development of on-site systems, while working as part of the overall team to support plant production and safety standards. Reporting to Maintenance Manager / Qualified Electrician.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide maintenance support to production operations.
Maintain production equipment through preventative and reactive organisation.
Perform routine fabrication assignments as directed.
Perform testing to ensure machinery is operating correctly and safely.
Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimum specifications.
Supervise a scheduled programme periodically for maintenance shutdown.
Adhere to all site Quality and Safety Standards

The Person:
Recognised National qualification / apprenticeship.
Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
Team player who can also work on their own initiative.
Good overall knowledge of conveyors, elevators and screening systems.
Good overall knowledge of PLC’s and programming.
Experience of working with weighing systems.
Basic computer knowledge essential.

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Company description​

Grassland Agro strives to advance sustainable agriculture through working hand in hand with farmers. We aim to improve agricultural performance with tailored solutions for each farm while respecting the environment.
Our business in Ireland has 3 clear departments, all focusing on sustainable farming from a social, environmental and economic approach.

Commodity:
Grassland Agro have four industrial fertiliser plants in Limerick, Cork, Slane and Wexford. Distributing a complete range of NPK fertilisers and trace element fertilisers in Ireland. We supply mainline and customised blended products to suit specific requirements.

Speciality:
Grassland Agro has a team of 35 professionally trained agronomists covering the entire island of Ireland. The most comprehensive range of speciality fertilizer and soil conditioning products. In addition, Grassland Agro sells a full range of animal mineral blocks as well as biostimulants.

Dairy Hygiene:
Grassland Agro also has an expert team of dairy hygiene specialists covering all areas of the country. These specialists have many years combined experience dealing with on-farm issues such as somatic cell count (SCC), TBC, thermodurics, lameness, TCM’s and chlorates.