Maintenance Manager

ACCPRO; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCPRO is recruiting a Maintenance Manager to join our Engineering team at our North Cork processing plant. You will drive reliability and efficiency 24/7, lead a skilled team, and collaborate across the business to maximise asset performance.

This full-time, permanent, onsite role requires an Engineering degree or trade qualification, plus hands-on Lean experience and strong leadership. You will foster safety culture and deliver continuous improvement through effective asset management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a relevant trade qualification.
• Proven experience in a process-driven industry with practical application of Lean methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills with a hands-on approach.
• Good problem-solving ability and engineering mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance team, fostering people management and technical capability.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean principles across maintenance processes.
• Develop and implement strategies for engineering execution and asset lifecycle management.
• Oversee site health & safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and manage contractors and service providers.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Lean methodologies

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree OR trade qualification

Job description

My client are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Manager to join their Engineering team at their North Cork based processing plant. In this role, you will be key to maintaining reliability and efficiency across a 24/7 operation, while driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead a skilled team and collaborate closely with colleagues across the business to ensure critical assets perform at their best.

This is a full-time, permanent and onsite position.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and develop the maintenance team, fostering a strong people management culture and technical capability
• Foster a strong health & safety culture across the team
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and embed Lean principles across maintenance processes
• Develop and implement strategies for engineering execution and asset life-cycle management
• Introduce and promote knowledge-sharing systems, ensuring active engagement from all team members
• Design and deliver training and development plans for the maintenance team
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external engineering experts, and third-party service providers
• Establish and manage Service Level Agreements for plant and utilities maintenance
• Ensure robust contingency plans for out-of-hours and critical failures
• Oversee permit-to-work processes, including contractor control
• Guarantee compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, particularly regarding hazardous materials

What do you need to be successful?

• Degree in Engineering or a relevant trade qualification
• Proven experience in a process-driven industry, with practical application of continuous improvement and Lean methodologies (food, pharmaceutical, or medical devices preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills with a hands-on approach
• Good problem-solving ability and engineering mindset
• Practical application of engineering principles in operational settingsSolid business acumen and ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing teams