Maintenance Manager - Lead Plant Uptime & Team

Decotek Automotive Limited; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + holidays

Compassionate leave

Bike-to-Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Decotek Automotive Limited in the Irish midlands is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department, optimise equipment performance, and support production efficiency.

You will oversee a skilled team including Toolmakers, Fitters, Welders, and Apprentices, deliver a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance strategy, manage spare parts, budgets, and ensure H&S and ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• Third-level degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar maintenance leadership role.
• Strong people management and teambuilding skills.
• Automotive experience is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Results-driven and able to perform under pressure within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise maintenance and repairs in line with production requirements.
• Manage and optimise spare parts inventory for all critical equipment.
• Coordinate, supervise, and verify work completed by external contractors.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the maintenance team, including performance management.
• Develop and deliver a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure achievement of all maintenance KPIs.
• Control maintenance-related expenditure and develop cost-effective plans.
• Monitor supply trends and communicate any impacts on equipment or materials.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain compliance with all H&S and environmental standards.
• Ensure all plant equipment is backed up, including PLC and robotic software.
• Manage technical documentation for all plant, machinery, and software.
• Build strong multiskilling and cross-training capability within the team.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and other relevant standards.
• Manage uptime reporting, data analysis, and daily performance graphing.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Third-level degree or equivalent

Job description

Decotek Automotive Limited in the Irish midlands is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department, optimise equipment performance, and support production efficiency.

You will oversee a skilled team including Toolmakers, Fitters, Welders, and Apprentices, deliver a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance strategy, manage spare parts, budgets, and ensure H&S and ISO compliance.