Shift Technician

Location: Leixlip, Co. Kildare
Department: Production
Working Pattern: Full-time, 12-hour shifts (days & nights)

About the Role

We’re looking for a Shift Technician to join our Production team in Leixlip. This is a hands-on role where you’ll provide technical support on shift, troubleshoot equipment and help keep production running safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Start, stop and troubleshoot production machinery to minimise downtime.
• Respond to day-to-day technical issues and support optimal machine performance.
• Carry out routine servicing and maintenance of equipment.
• Support production teams with technical issues and provide cover for the Shift Supervisor when required.
• Follow all health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Tooling and Operators.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Injection Moulding is an advantage.
• Experience working in a GMP environment is desirable.
• Ability to work a 4-cycle shift pattern, including days and nights.
• A degree/qualification in Polymer Processing Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.
• Good MS Office skills.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• A strong health & safety mindset and attention to detail.