Engineeirng Lead

Matrix Recruitment Group; Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Recruitment Group seeks a senior maintenance leader to drive the engineering agenda at a major manufacturing site in County Monaghan, Ireland. You will oversee a dedicated maintenance team, set strategy, manage budgets, and coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers to deliver day-to-day maintenance and long-term asset management.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, ensure H&S compliance, and guide the maintenance function through planned and reactive

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of leading change.
• Advanced maintenance and project management knowledge.
• Systematic approach to H&S, Environmental and Planned Maintenance.
• Experience with CMMS and project management systems.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver maintenance systems and plans, ensuring robust reliability.
• Manage and develop engineering and technical implementation strategies.
• Oversee reporting, governance, and all planned/reactive maintenance activities.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with internal departments and partners.
• Build relationships and manage third-party providers and suppliers.
• Develop and manage training, performance systems, and budgets for the engineering team.
• Deliver continuous improvement projects and asset management programmes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and statutory policies and standards.
• Optimize automated systems and core equipment reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

CMMS

Budget management

HSE compliance

Project management

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

What You Need to Know:

Here’s your chance to shape how engineering gets done at a well-established organisation based on County Monaghan. This role puts you at the centre of all thing’s maintenance and reliability, with the opportunity to lead a team and make your mark through continuous improvement and strong leadership.

Your New Job:

Step into a pivotal position where you’ll drive the engineering agenda for a major manufacturing site. In this role, you’ll oversee a dedicated maintenance team, collaborate with internal departments and external suppliers, and take responsibility for both strategy and day-to-day delivery. You’ll lead, manage budgets, support contracts, and help set standards in maintenance and asset management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver maintenance systems and plans, ensuring robust reliability
• Manage and develop engineering and technical implementation strategies
• Oversee reporting, governance, and all planned/reactive maintenance activities
• Support cross-functional collaboration with internal departments and partners
• Build relationships and manage third-party providers and suppliers
• Develop and manage training, performance systems, and budgets for the engineering team
• Deliver continuous improvement projects and asset management programmes
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and statutory policies and standards
• Optimise automated systems and core equipment reliability

What Are We Looking For?:

• Recognised qualification (NVQ level 3 or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering
• At least 5 years' relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership abilities and a proven record of leading change
• Advanced maintenance and project management knowledge
• Systematic approach to H&S, Environmental and Planned Maintenance
• Experience with CMMS and project management systems
• Excellent organisational, communication, and budget management skills