Senior Lead Technician
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Lead Technician to join a high-performing manufacturing operation in Mallow, Co. Cork. This is a key leadership position responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising technical activities across shift operations while ensuring production targets, quality standards, and maintenance objectives are achieved.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to a team of technicians, support continuous improvement initiatives, and play a hands-on role in equipment reliability and process optimisation.
For You
Salary DOE
Shift Pattern: 3 x 12-hour rotating shifts (Days & Nights)
Shift Premium
Healthcare contribution
Pension
Key Responsibilities
Plan, organise, and prioritise technical work activities across assigned shifts.
Report all shift activities and technical issues to the Technical Group Leader.
Supervise, mentor, and support Lead Technicians and Test Technicians.
Ensure effective communication of operational priorities, technical updates, and business objectives to the technical team.
Conduct technician assessments, performance reviews, and development discussions.
Provide regular coaching, feedback, and technical guidance to team members.
Ensure prompt allocation of resources to address machine downtime and production issues.
Coordinate and prioritise maintenance and technical activities to minimise disruption to operations.
Take a hands-on role in preventative maintenance programmes and equipment reliability initiatives.
Manage critical spare parts inventory and support cost control measures.
Deliver technical training and skills development programmes for technicians.
Support administration activities, including overtime management, spare parts tracking, and maintenance reporting.
Monitor equipment utilisation, process yields, and operational performance.
Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and implementation projects.
Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and other departments to drive process improvements and achieve quality targets.
Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, procedures, and manufacturing best practices.
Promote and enforce a strong culture of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, reliability, and productivity.
Requirements
Qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
Previous experience in a technical leadership, supervisory, or senior technician role within a manufacturing environment.
Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organisational and workload prioritisation skills.
Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and methodologies.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Barry Forde or email barry.forde@osborne.ie
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for 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.
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