Overview

We are working with a well-established, large-scale food manufacturing business with a strong international footprint to recruit a Maintenance Manager for their site in Co. Waterford.

This is a senior leadership role within a high-volume production environment, responsible for driving maintenance performance, improving plant reliability, and leading a multidisciplinary engineering team. The position offers real scope to influence site performance, implement best practice, and contribute to continuous improvement at an operational level.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the site maintenance and engineering team
• Deliver site KPIs across planned maintenance, breakdown response and cost control
• Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations, ensuring minimal disruption to production
• Plan and prioritise both preventative and reactive maintenance activities
• Drive improvements in plant reliability and reduce downtime through proactive strategies
• Manage maintenance budgets and control costs in line with site targets
• Coordinate and manage third-party contractors and service providers
• Support and coach engineers during breakdowns and critical repairs
• Maintain responsibility for all site utilities (electricity, water, air, refrigeration etc.)
• Promote a strong culture of safety, training, and continuous improvement within the team

Criteria

• Trade-qualified (mechanical or electrical) or degree-qualified in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in maintenance/engineering within manufacturing
• Previous experience leading or managing engineering teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and project management capability
• Proven ability to improve maintenance performance and site reliability
• Effective leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Experience working with contractors and managing external service providers
• Food manufacturing experience advantageous but not essential
  

Reward

• Salary in the region of €90,000 - €100,000
• Pension contribution
• 21 days' annual leave (increasing with service)
• Opportunity to join a large, well-invested organisation with long-term career prospects

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