Maintenance Planner / Manager

Matrix Recruitment Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Recruitment Group is seeking a Maintenance Planner & Manager for a full-time, on-site role in South Kilkenny. You will plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance activities to ensure reliable plant performance and safety compliance.

The position collaborates with Operations and Engineering to optimise downtime and efficiency. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in maintenance within manufacturing, with expertise in preventive and planned maintenance, contractor and budget management, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing.
• Experience planning and executing preventative and planned maintenance programmes.
• Experience managing maintenance contractors, budgets and spare parts inventories.
• Qualified Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician or equivalent trade qualification; Engineering Diploma/Degree desirable.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles, Health & Safety legislation, plant reliability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
• Coordinate maintenance work orders and monitor maintenance execution to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams.
• Manage spare parts and maintenance-related inventories.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, support safety and compliance standards, and contribute to continuous improvement of plant performance.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Budget management

Contractor management

Inventory management

Education

Mechanical fitter/technician qualification

Engineering diploma/degree desirable

Job description

Maintenance Planner & Manager - South Kilkenny | Permanent

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing company based in South Kilkenny, close to Waterford City. The company is focused on delivering a reliable, high-quality supply of products to support Ireland's construction needs and international markets.

What you need to know

This is a full-time, fully onsite role responsible for planning, scheduling and overseeing maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance and reliability of plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
• Coordinate maintenance work orders and monitor maintenance execution to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams.
• Manage spare parts and maintenance-related inventories.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, support safety and compliance standards, and contribute to continuous improvement of plant performance.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing, production or a similar industry.
• Essential experience planning and executing preventative and planned maintenance programmes.
• Experience managing maintenance contractors, budgets and spare parts inventories.
• Qualified Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician or equivalent trade qualification required. An Engineering Diploma or Degree is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles, Health & Safety legislation, plant reliability and continuous improvement. Experience in cement, quarrying, building products or industrial manufacturing is desirable.