Maintenance & Asset Reliability Lead

Pilgrim's Europe; Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead our site maintenance function in Carrickmacross, Ireland. You will drive asset reliability, preventative maintenance strategies, and a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement.

You will develop a high-performing team, standardise engineering practices, manage budgets and spare parts, and collaborate with production on new equipment and process developments.

Qualifications

• Leadership and engineering management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of asset management and preventive maintenance systems.
• Experience in budgeting and spares control; capable of coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site maintenance department to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Develop and implement asset management best practices and preventative maintenance strategies.
• Drive standardisation of engineering systems across production areas.
• Manage maintenance systems, spare parts control, and utilisation of Holistech and MYMRO.
• Oversee maintenance budgets and control expenditure on spare parts and engineering activities.
• Plan and prioritise maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability.
• Develop, coach, and support maintenance teams through training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement across engineering and operations.
• Collaborate with production and project teams to deliver new equipment, products, and process developments.
• Manage contractor performance, ensuring safety, quality, and value for money.
• Monitor and maintain site engineering KPIs and compliance standards.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, and legislative requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Asset management

Preventive maintenance

Budget management

People development

Continuous improvement

Communication

Education

Level 3 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Holistech

MYMRO

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead our site maintenance function in Carrickmacross, Ireland. You will drive asset reliability, preventative maintenance strategies, and a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement.

You will develop a high-performing team, standardise engineering practices, manage budgets and spare parts, and collaborate with production on new equipment and process developments.