Maintenance Manager - Tallaght

Elis Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elis Ireland is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and develop the on-site maintenance team within a high-volume laundry/industrial environment.

You will drive the maintenance strategy, develop the PPM programme, and manage budgets, contractors and safety standards to ensure continuous operational performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in industrial maintenance/engineering.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Experience leading a maintenance/engineering team.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, laundry, FMCG or similarly fast-paced industrial environments is advantageous.
• Experience managing both planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience managing contractors and external engineering suppliers.
• Experience with maintenance budgets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day maintenance function across the site, ensuring equipment and facilities remain safe, reliable and operational.
• Develop, implement and maintain an effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme.
• Manage reactive maintenance and ensure breakdowns are responded to quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Plan maintenance shutdowns and allocate resources to complete works safely and efficiently.
• Ensure LOTO and safe systems of work are followed and maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Team development

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The company:

Elis is an international textile, hygiene & facilities services business, operating in 29 countries across the globe, delivering a complete textile rental and laundry service. We offer everything from workwear to mats, mops, bed and bath linen, hygiene supplies and pest control services.

The company:

Elis is an international textile, hygiene & facilities services business, operating in 29 countries across the globe, delivering a complete textile rental and laundry service. We offer everything from workwear to mats, mops, bed and bath linen, hygiene supplies and pest control services.

With plants and distribution hubs across Ireland, Elis offers an unrivalled level of nationwide service with accredited systems and a commitment to the highest infection control standards. Our, 1400+ workforce, proudly support over 10,000 Irish businesses, delivering quality products and services. Our circular services help clients stay focused on their core business while allowing them to reduce their environmental footprint.

The Role

To lead, manage and continually develop the maintenance team in the achievement of functional objectives that support the Site/Plant and Company Business Plan. Work closely with the production team to continuously improve site overall equipment effectiveness, people development and a lean culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day maintenance function across the site, ensuring equipment and facilities remain safe, reliable and operational.
• Develop, implement and maintain an effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme.
• Manage reactive maintenance and ensure breakdowns are responded to quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Plan maintenance shutdowns and effectively allocate resources to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to production.
• Ensure appropriate Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) and safe systems of work are implemented and followed.
• Monitor equipment performance, downtime and maintenance KPIs to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure maintenance activities are properly planned, recorded and followed through, providing accurate maintenance reporting where required.
• Manage servicing requirements, statutory inspections and contractor visits, ensuring all works are completed within the required timescales.
• Maintain appropriate levels of critical spare parts and ensure effective stock control and spare parts optimisation.
• Work closely with Production to coordinate maintenance activities and support laundry process optimisation.
• Lead engineering projects, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage maintenance budgets and expenditure, ensuring resources are used effectively and cost-efficiently.
• Manage maintenance contractors and external service providers, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standard.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company Health & Safety procedures.
• Support risk assessments, safety inspections and accident/incident investigations where required.
• Ensure statutory maintenance, inspections and certification requirements are completed within the required timescales.
• Work closely with QSE to identify and control engineering-related risks and support audit preparation and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Lead, motivate and develop the Maintenance team to deliver a professional and responsive engineering service.
• Manage team performance, attendance, conduct and development in line with company procedures, including regular performance reviews.
• Coach technicians and identify training and development needs to improve technical capability and performance.
• Promote teamwork, accountability and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Build strong working relationships with Production, Operations, QSE and other departments.
• Lead by example and demonstrate a visible commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 8+ years' experience in an industrial maintenance or engineering environment.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing a maintenance/engineering team.
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing, production, laundry, food, FMCG or similarly fast-paced industrial environment would be highly advantageous.
• Proven experience managing both planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience managing contractors and external engineering suppliers.
• Experience with maintenance budgets, spare parts and engineering expenditure.
• Experience using maintenance KPIs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable practical industrial maintenance experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role

Desirable

• Engineering degree or higher-level technical qualification.
• Electrical qualification/experience.
• QQI 7 in Electric, Mechanic, or Mechatronic
• PLC/automation experience.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement qualification.
• Experience with CMMS/maintenance management systems.

The above description statements outline the principle functions of the role and is not an exhaustive list. The role holder may be asked to perform other tasks and duties commensurate with their skills and experience.

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday with flexibility to work weekends and public holidays as required