Here at Osborne, we are hiring for a Maintenance Manager for one of our clients, a well-established food manufacturing facility in Co. Kildare. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will lead a maintenance team of approximately 13 engineers, overseeing all planned, reactive and preventative maintenance activities across the site. You will work closely with Production and other site functions to drive efficiencies, minimise downtime and support business growth.
Design, implement and continuously improve site maintenance strategies, procedures and systems
Drive plant efficiencies, with a strong focus on reducing recurring breakdowns and downtime
Diagnose complex electrical and mechanical faults and implement long-term preventative solutions
Develop and manage preventative maintenance programmes for all plant and utilities
Actively participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
Systems, Reporting & KPIs
Manage and develop the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Monitor and report on KPIs including downtime, maintenance performance and OEE
Ensure all site documentation is accurate, current and audit-ready
People & Leadership
Lead, coach and develop the maintenance team
Identify skills gaps and drive training, upskilling and planning
Liaise with senior management on resource planning and future requirements
Projects, Budget & Procurement
Lead installation and commissioning of new plant, machinery and site equipment
Set, manage and achieve maintenance budgets and cost targets
Manage purchase orders, approvals and reconciliation
Control spare parts, tools and critical inventory
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers
Utilities, Compliance & Safety
Ensure continuous supply of electrical, mechanical and utility services across the site
Monitor and report on energy and utilities usage (electricity, gas, refrigeration, water, steam)
Ensure statutory inspections, testing, and calibrations are completed on-time
Oversee fire safety systems including hydrants, firefighting equipment and emergency showers
Ensure Legionella prevention controls are implemented and documented
Manage external contractors, ensuring compliance with site safety and insurance requirements
Maintain the site in line with safety, environmental, quality and hygiene standards
Support and present during internal, customer and regulatory audits
Qualifications & Experience:
5+ years’ experience leading maintenance teams within a food manufacturing environment
Electrical qualification with strong industrial experience
Proven ability to apply engineering principles in practical, real-world settings
Demonstrated project management experience
Strong leadership and people management track record
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strategic mindset with experience applying Lean tools and methodologies
Results-driven, proactive and solutions-focused approach
Mechanical engineering experience is desirable
Controls, PLC, automation or software experience is desirable
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Nicole Sinnott or email your cv to Nicole to nicole.sinnott@osborne.ie If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit www.osborne.ie for more information on all of our roles
