Maintenance Manager - Dunboyne, Co. Meath

Kilsaran

Dunboyne

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

KPI Based Bonus

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

VHI Healthcare Contribution

Laptop

Twenty-one Days Annual Leave

Further Education/Training Support

Annual Company Social Events

Sick Pay

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Job summary

Kilsaran is seeking a proactive Maintenance Manager to lead and optimise maintenance across five production facilities in Dunboyne. You will own mechanical and electrical maintenance, drive uptime, and lead a high-performance team with a strong focus on safety and reliability.

You will implement preventative and corrective maintenance programs, manage CMMS and spares, and collaborate with production to align priorities with improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Time-served qualification or third-level degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum 6 years' experience in a similar maintenance leadership role in manufacturing/industrial settings.
Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability and foster high-performance culture.
Strong understanding of OEE and experience implementing engineering solutions to improve it.
Proficient in maintenance planning systems, root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the maintenance function across 5 production facilities, ensuring alignment with operational goals and safety standards.
Drive a culture of accountability within the maintenance team, ensuring ownership of actions, timely resolution of issues, and adherence to performance expectations.
Plan and manage scheduled maintenance and plant shutdowns to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative and corrective maintenance programmes with focus on root cause analysis and reliability.
Optimise team efficiency through resource planning, skills development, and performance monitoring.
Maintain and enhance CMMS to support planning, inventory control and data-driven decision-making.
Oversee the maintenance storeroom, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost-effective inventory management.
Manage relationships with external contractors and suppliers, including cost control and SLAs.
Track and control maintenance expenditures within budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Collaborate with Production and Operations to align maintenance with schedules and improvements.
Provide technical training and mentorship to team members and cross-functional colleagues.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

OEE improvement

Root cause analysis

Maintenance planning

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Trade qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Paving and Walling - Dunboyne, Co.Meath

Our Paving & Walling division is a high-performing business unit serving both Irish and UK markets. With industry-leading expertise and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, we produce and retail a comprehensive range of premium paving and walling products.

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Maintenance Manager to lead our site maintenance operations. Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of all maintenance activities-mechanical and electrical-ensuring optimal equipment performance, team accountability, and continuous improvement across the function

Responsibilities

Lead the maintenance function across 5 production facilities, ensuring alignment with operational goals and safety standards.
Drive a culture of accountability within the maintenance team, ensuring ownership of actions, timely resolution of issues, and adherence to performance expectations.
Plan and manage scheduled maintenance and plant shutdowns to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability (Up Time).
Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative and corrective maintenance programmes, with a focus on root cause analysis and long-term reliability.
Optimise team efficiency through effective resource planning, skills development, and performance monitoring.
Maintain and enhance the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support planning, inventory control, and data-driven decision-making.
Oversee the maintenance storeroom, ensuring optimal stock levels, critical spares availability, and cost-effective inventory management.
Manage relationships with external contractors and suppliers, including cost control, service level agreements, and vendor performance.
Ensure maintenance expenditures are tracked, controlled, and kept within approved budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
Collaborate with Production and Operations teams to align maintenance priorities with production schedules and improvement initiatives.
Provide technical training and mentorship to team members and cross-functional colleagues to build internal capability and support informed decision-making.

Candidate Profile

Time-served trade qualification and/or third-level degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
Minimum 6 years' experience in a similar maintenance leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and foster a high-performance culture.
Strong understanding of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and experience implementing engineering solutions to improve it.
Proficient in maintenance planning systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

What You Get

Kilsaran is an organisation that believes our people are our greatest strength, and our success comes from the dedication and enthusiasm of our team. As such, we have dedicated benefits structures to reward our team. The benefits on offer for this position are as follows: