Job description
Matrix Recruitment is recruiting for a Head of Maintenance on behalf of our client in the County Kildare area.
Permanent role | On-site | Senior Leadership Position
This is a key leadership role within a well-established, high-volume manufacturing business. You’ll lead a large maintenance team, drive major site upgrades, and play a central role in improving plant performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Your new role
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage a large maintenance team, driving performance and development, identify skills gaps
• Ensure maximum uptime and reliability across all plant and equipment
• Deliver major capital projects (equipment upgrades, new installations, automation)
• Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost control and efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across the site
• Ensure full compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO and safety standards
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and senior leadership to support site growth
What You Need:
• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or similar)
• 10+ years’ experience in maintenance/engineering within manufacturing, highly automated/fast paced
• Proven experience managing large teams
• Strong track record delivering CapEx projects and site improvements
• Experience with budgets, KPIs, and performance management
• Knowledge of food, FMCG or pharmaceutical environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Why Apply?
• Senior leadership role with real impact on site performance
• Opportunity to lead major upgrades and automation projects
• Strong focus on team development and progression
• Well-established business with ongoing investment and growth plans
• Excellent benefits package
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV in Word format to Patricia.
Full detailed job spec available on request.
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