Senior Maintenance Manager

Posted 08 January 2026
Salary confidential
LocationIreland
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering
Reference11669

Job description


Matrix Recruitment is seeking candidates for a Senior Maintenance Manager based in West Waterford.

Permanent role / Fully Onsite/ Full Benefits


This is a senior hands-on leadership role where you run the maintenance function & to make sure all production equipment is safe, reliable, compliant, and ready to run when needed.

Your new role
Key Responsibilities:
  • Leads and coaches engineers and technicians

  • Keeps machines running, prevents breakdowns, and fixes issues properly.

  • Plans maintenance so production isn’t disrupted.

  • Owns reliability, spare parts, budgets, and KPIs.

  • Drives continuous improvement and supports site efficiency targets (OEE).

  • Ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.


What You Need:
  • An Engineering Degree.
  • 5 yrs + management experience, at least 10 yrs in maintenance.
  • Hands on People Management experience is key.
  • Experience managing large budgets & capital projects.
  • Sector experience: consumer health, pharma, med devices, or heavily regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Strong communicator who takes ownership.



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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