Maintenance Manager

Hunter Savage; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Co. Kildare is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance function, ensuring performance, quality, and safety. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in maintenance management with strong electrical and PLC programming knowledge. This position offers competitive benefits including a company pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a maintenance management role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge across multiple trades, particularly electrical and PLC programming.
• Excellent leadership, computer, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance function, driving performance, quality, and safety.
• Lead, train, and develop the maintenance team.
• Administer the CMMS maintenance program.
• Monitor the quality of maintenance across the site.
• Partner with project management teams for site projects.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical knowledge

PLC programming

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Job description

Maintenance Manager – Food & Drinks Manufacturing

Location: Co. Kildare
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Contact: Conor O’Hagan

We are partnering with a growing international food manufacturing company to recruit a Maintenance Manager for their Co. Kildare plant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that is investing heavily in its people, processes, and facilities.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Role

1. Leadership Impact – You’ll oversee the maintenance function, driving performance, quality, and safety across the site.
2. Technical Expertise – This role requires strong hands-on knowledge in multiple trades (e.g., welding, electrical, PLC programming).
3. Growth Opportunity – The business is expanding, offering scope for progression and involvement in significant projects.

The Role

As Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the maintenance department and ensuring all company-owned assets are properly maintained. You will:

• Lead, train, and develop the maintenance team to ensure knowledge and skills remain at industry standards.
• Administer the CMMS maintenance program – including adding equipment, creating & updating preventive maintenance tasks, and analysing performance data.
• Monitor the quality of maintenance across the site, conducting inspections to ensure work meets GMP and safety standards.
• Partner with project management teams to deliver site projects on time and within budget.
• Uphold a positive, professional culture by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, vendors, and stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a maintenance management role (manufacturing environment preferred).
• Technical skills: Strong knowledge across multiple trades, particularly electrical and PLC programming.
• Other skills: Excellent leadership, problem-solving, computer, and analytical abilities.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• On-site parking

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.