Maintenance Manager
Here at Osborne, we are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a maintenance team on behalf of one of our clients based in Naas, Co. Kildare. This role will oversee all plant maintenance, engineering operations and site facilities. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving performance, reliability and continuous improvement across a busy production environment.
Location: Naas, Co. Kildare
Salary: €70,000 – €75,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (Flexibility required, occasional weekend support may be required)
The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will lead a multi-disciplinary maintenance team, ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of all plant and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop a team of 13 maintenance personnel, including supervisors and coordinators
Drive plant efficiencies, focusing on resolving recurring maintenance issues through a CMMS
Design and implement maintenance strategies, including preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes
Collaborate with production teams to support site schedules and minimise downtime
Diagnose faults across electrical and mechanical systems and implement long-term solutions
Oversee installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery
Manage maintenance budgets, KPIs and overall equipment effectiveness
Control spare parts, inventory and purchasing processes, including PO management
Monitor and report on utilities usage (electricity, gas, water, steam, refrigeration)
Manage contractors and ensure compliance with site procedures and safety standards
Ensure all statutory maintenance, calibration and compliance checks are completed
Maintain accurate documentation and support audits as required
Drive Lean initiatives and continuous improvement across the site
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
5+ years’ experience in a Maintenance Manager or similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment (within food manufacturing is advantageous)
Electrical qualification with strong industrial experience
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and manage high-performing teams
Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Experience delivering preventative maintenance programmes
Budget management and KPI delivery experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset
Desirable:
Experience with PLCs, controls systems and automation
Mechanical knowledge alongside electrical expertise
Strong background in contractor and inventory management
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.
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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.
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