Dairy Plant Maintenance Leader

ESS Ltd; Nenagh; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS Ltd. in Nenagh, Ireland, seeks a capable Maintenance Manager to supervise and coordinate the Maintenance Department within a dairy manufacturing site.

You will lead technicians and contractors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with GMP, safety and quality standards. The role requires a third-level engineering degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience in a regulated dairy environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in process, mechanical, electrical or a similar discipline.
• A trade qualification with significant maintenance experience.
• Proven leadership and management of technical staff.
• Experience in a milk processing regulated environment preferred.
• Excellent people management and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and project management.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• IT literate with knowledge of CMMS software.
• Ability to lead multi-skilled maintenance technicians.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance department and coordinate site activities.
• Provide maintenance/engineering support for dairy production to high standards.
• Develop factory maintenance budget and manage costs within approved budget.
• Maintain plant asset register and CMMS preventive maintenance program.
• Lead maintenance technicians and contractors across the plant.
• Roster maintenance staff and ensure out-of-hours contingency response.
• Develop skills versatility and cross-training within the team.
• Recruit and hire maintenance staff as needed.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement; highlight opportunities.
• Ensure site compliance with regulatory standards and GMP documentation.
• Interface with operations and quality; report to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

IT literate

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree (process/mechanical/electrical)

Trade qualification with relevant maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

ESS Ltd. in Nenagh, Ireland, seeks a capable Maintenance Manager to supervise and coordinate the Maintenance Department within a dairy manufacturing site.

You will lead technicians and contractors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with GMP, safety and quality standards. The role requires a third-level engineering degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience in a regulated dairy environment.