Maintenance Manager

Posted 26 February 2026
Salary 70,000
LocationCounty Wexford
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering
Reference12111

Job description

About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance and reliability of all site equipment and infrastructure at their Wexford facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring plant performance, safety compliance, and minimal downtime across operations.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all maintenance activities across the site

  • Develop and implement preventative and planned maintenance programmes

  • Oversee repair and servicing of plant machinery and equipment

  • Manage breakdown response to minimise operational disruption

  • Supervise and coordinate maintenance staff and external contractors

  • Ensure compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations

  • Maintain maintenance records, reporting, and KPIs

  • Manage maintenance budgets and control costs

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and efficiency

Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or Senior Maintenance role in an industrial, manufacturing, recycling, or processing environment

  • Strong mechanical and/or electrical background

  • Experience managing plant equipment, conveyors, shredders, screens, mobile plant, etc. (desirable)

  • Strong leadership and team management skills

  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems

  • Health & Safety aware with strong compliance mindset

  • Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

  • Relevant trade qualification or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Engineering discipline

  • Experience with CMMS systems (desirable)


What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary

  • Leadership role within a growing, environmentally focused business

Opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance