Maintenance Manager

Elis; Waterford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in textile services is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance and engineering operations. Located in Little Island, Cork, the role involves managing a large technical team, ensuring equipment reliability, and driving excellence across multiple sites. Candidates should have substantial experience in maintenance management within manufacturing environments and strong leadership skills. Opportunities for career progression are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance incentives

Pension plan and life assurance

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 23 years of experience as a Senior Maintenance Supervisor managing a large team.
• Proven maintenance management experience in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day maintenance operations.
• Oversee and optimise the preventative maintenance programme.
• Plan and manage CAPEX and engineering projects.
• Develop and manage maintenance budgets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a large technical team.

Skills

Electrical or Mechanical Engineer

Leadership

Budgeting

CAPEX project management

Troubleshooting

Hands-on experience with CMMS (TOMS)

Education

Trade or third-level qualification

Tools

TOMS CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Location: Little Island, Cork

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: General Manager

About the Role

Elis, a leader in textile, hygiene, and facility services, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance and engineering across our multi‑site facility in Little Island, Cork.

You will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency, while leading and developing a large technical team. You will manage preventative maintenance, diagnostics, CAPEX projects, budgets, and the TOMS Maintenance System to drive excellence across the site.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with performance incentives
• Pension plan and life assurance
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day‑to‑day maintenance operations, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum equipment reliability.
• Oversee and optimise the preventative maintenance programme using TOMS CMMS.
• Plan and manage CAPEX and engineering projects from design through to installation and commissioning.
• Develop, monitor, and manage maintenance budgets, including forecasting and cost control.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a large technical team, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment faults to minimise production disruption.
• Maintain maintenance procedures, SOPs, and documentation, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Drive initiatives to improve asset reliability, efficiency, and process improvement.
• Collaborate closely with production, quality, and H&S teams to support seamless operations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Electrical or Mechanical Engineer (trade or third‑level qualification)
• 23 years experience as a Senior Maintenance Supervisor managing a large team
• Proven maintenance management experience in linen, food, meat, or plastics manufacturing
• Strong leadership, budgeting, CAPEX project management, and troubleshooting skills
• Hands‑on experience with CMMS (TOMS) and plant utilities

Take the lead in shaping a high‑performing maintenance function in a dynamic, global company committed to operational excellence and sustainability. Apply today and join the Elis team!

Skills

Mechanical Skills Electrical Skills Health Safety