Maintenance Manager - Dunboyne, Co. Meath

Kilsaran

Dunboyne

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

31 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

KPI Based Bonus

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

VHI Healthcare Contribution

Laptop, Mobile

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 site maintenance across five production facilities in Dunboyne, Co.Meath. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the role covers mechanical and electrical maintenance, safety and continuous improvement.

You will develop preventative and corrective maintenance programmes, optimise the CMMS, manage spares and external contractors, and mentor the team to build internal capability and drive uptime.

Qualifications

Time-served trade qualification and/or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
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 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 (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

Skills

Team leadership

Accountability

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Time-served trade qualification

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance planning software

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.

Paving and Walling - Dunboyne, Co.Meath

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: