Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing organisation on the appointment of a Maintenance Manager in Carrickmacross.

What's in it for you:

• Salary €75K - €85K
• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• Life Assurance
• Pension Contribution
• Learning and Development policies
• Family Friendly Policies

Reporting into senior management, you will lead the site maintenance function, driving engineering best practice, asset reliability and continuous improvement across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader looking to take ownership of a critical maintenance function, develop a high-performing team and deliver improvements across plant performance and operational efficiency.

In your new role:

• Lead and manage the site maintenance department to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operations
• Develop and implement asset management strategies and preventative maintenance programmes
• Drive standardisation of engineering systems and maintenance practices across production areas
• Manage maintenance systems, spare parts control and engineering resources
• Oversee maintenance budgets and control expenditure across spare parts and engineering activities
• Plan and prioritise maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability
• Develop, coach and support the maintenance team through training, performance management and succession planning
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement across Engineering and Operations
• Collaborate with Production and Project teams to support the introduction of new equipment, products and process developments
• Manage contractor performance, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and value for money
• Monitor site engineering KPIs and ensure agreed performance targets are achieved
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental and legislative requirements
• Support the ongoing development of engineering standards and best practice across the site
• Provide strong technical and operational leadership to the wider Engineering function

What you will need to succeed:

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Significant engineering and maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of asset management and preventative maintenance systems
• Proven experience managing maintenance teams and departmental budgets
• Strong understanding of site utilities, services and infrastructure
• Excellent leadership, communication and people development skills
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience working within a fast-paced production environment

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Laheen, on the Engineering Desk, today.