Job Description
This is a newly created position at Turmec, designed to strengthen and enhance our digital capabilities. The role will focus on supporting, maintaining and continuously improving the software systems that underpin our design processes, project delivery and overall business operations. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, project teams and support staff to ensure our software environment is reliable, secure, and fit for purpose. In addition, they will play a key role in identifying and implementing opportunities for innovation and efficiency across the business.
Responsibilities will include:
Software Support & Maintenance
· Provide first and second-line support for business-critical software (e.g., ERP systems, CAD, project management tools, financial and HR platforms).
· Manage software installations.
· Troubleshoot application issues and liaise with external vendors when required.
Systems Administration
· Ensure integration of software with other business systems (finance, HR, engineering tools).
· Monitor system performance, backups and compliance with company policies.
· Assist in system upgrades and data migrations.
Process Improvement
· Work with engineering and operations teams to understand workflows and recommend digital tools or process automation.
· Develop reporting dashboards, queries and templates to improve decision-making.
· Test and roll out new features and modules, ensuring minimal disruption to users.
Security & Compliance
· Maintain data protection and ensure compliance with GDPR and internal IT security standards.
· Support IT audits and implement controls where required.
Training & Documentation
· Deliver end-user training on software tools and best practices.
· Maintain clear technical documentation, FAQs and user guides.
Essential Requirements
· Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
· 3+ years of software development experience—particularly in industrial engineering, manufacturing or automation contexts.
· Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C#, Java or similar.
· Hands-on experience with web technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React, ASP.NET, Django).
· Familiarity with CAD software integrations (e.g., PTC Creo, SolidWorks) or engineering data interoperability is highly desirable.
· Understanding of databases (SQL/noSQL), version control systems, CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms.
· A track record of delivering technical projects under deadline pressures in a collaborative setting.
· Excellent communicator, capable of liaising with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Self-starter mindset with proactive problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in IoT, industrial automation, SCADA or operational systems for manufacturing or plant environments.
· Background in lean engineering, value engineering or continuous process improvement.
· Knowledge of CAD automation, 3D models management or design-to-manufacture workflows.
· Exposure to quality and safety standards (ISO 9001, H&S protocols).
Benefits
· Competitive Salary
· Educational Assistance
· Monday – Friday (Flexible working hours)
· 21 Days Annual Leave with additional long term service days
· Onsite Subsidised Canteen
· HSF Health Insurance & Wellness Program
· Death in Service Life Insurance Cover
KEY Competencies
At Turmec, we don’t just build machinery; we engineer solutions for a more sustainable planet. Established in 1972 and headquartered in the heart of the Irish-speaking Gaeltacht in Rathcairn, Co. Meath, we have grown from a local engineering firm into a global leader in recycling and waste management solutions. With over 50 years of expertise, our mission is clear: to design and build innovative, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable engineering solutions that turn waste into a resource.
Why Turmec?
We are a team of over 100 highly skilled designers, fabricators, and engineers operating from our state-of-the-art 66,000 sq. ft manufacturing facility. When you join Turmec, you are joining a company at the forefront of the circular economy.
Global Footprint
From the largest construction waste facility in Australia to cutting-edge plants in the UK, USA, and New Zealand, our work spans the globe.
Innovation First
We leverage AI-driven optical sorters, robotic technology, and 3D CAD design to solve the world's most complex waste problems. A Proven Legacy: With over 10,000 projects completed, we are trusted by world-class brands and local authorities alike to deliver 98% recovery rates.
Our Core Values
Our culture is built on four pillars that guide every weld we make and every blueprint we draw:
- Professionalism: Where decades of experience meet modern innovation
- Partnership: We believe that as a team, we are stronger.
- Safety: We’ve got your back—safety is integrated into every stride.
- Quality: We take pride in the craft, ensuring excellence from concept to commissioning.
The Future is Circular
We are currently scaling our operations to meet the global demand for sustainable infrastructure. Whether you are an experienced engineer, a creative designer, or a skilled fabricator, Turmec offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes, international projects that make a tangible difference in reducing methane gas and diverting millions of tons of material from landfills.
Are you ready to build the future of recycling? Explore our current openings and help us engineer a world without landfill.