Maintenance Planner / Manager

Matrix Recruitment Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Recruitment Group is sourcing a Maintenance Planner and Manager for a manufacturing facility in South Kilkenny/Waterford. The role is full-time and on-site, focusing on planning, scheduling and overseeing maintenance activities to ensure reliable plant performance.

You will develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans, coordinate work orders, monitor execution and manage spare parts. Collaboration with Operations and Engineering, plus strong knowledge of safety standards, is

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing, production or similar industry.
• Experience planning and executing preventative and planned maintenance programmes is essential
• Experience managing maintenance contractors, maintenance budgets and spare parts inventories
• Cement, quarrying, building products or industrial manufacturing experience desirable
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
• Understanding of plant reliability and continuous improvement principles
• Knowledge of contractor management and permit-to-work processes
• Engineering qualification (Diploma or Degree) is desirable

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance and reliability of plant equipment.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans and monitor execution to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate maintenance work orders and manage spare parts inventories.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to support safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Preventive maintenance

Contractor management

Spare parts management

Mechanical maintenance

Health & Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Permit-to-work

Education

Qualified Mechanical Fitter/Technician or equivalent trade

Engineering qualification (Diploma or Degree) desirable

Job description

What You Need to Know:

Our client is a well established and growing manufacturing company based in South Kilkenny / Waterford. The company is focused on delivering a reliable, high-quality supply of products to support Ireland’s construction needs and international markets. Its advanced manufacturing facility is designed for exceptional efficiency and consistent product quality.

YOUR NEW JOB

This full-time, on-site Maintenance Planner and Manager role is based in South Kilkenny, close to Waterford City. The role is responsible for planning, scheduling, and overseeing maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance and reliability of plant equipment. Day-to-day tasks include developing preventive and predictive maintenance plans, coordinating maintenance work orders, and monitoring maintenance execution to minimize downtime. The Maintenance Planner and Manager will collaborate with operations and engineering teams, and manage spare parts and maintenance-related inventories. The role also involves maintaining accurate maintenance records, supporting safety and compliance standards, and contributing to continuous improvement of plant performance.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing, production or similar industry
• Experience planning and executing preventative and planned maintenance programmes is essential
• Experience managing maintenance contractors,
• maintenance budgets and spare parts inventories
• Cement, quarrying, building products or industrial manufacturing experience desirable
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
• Understanding of plant reliability and continuous improvement principles
• Knowledge of contractor management and permit-to-work processes
• Qualified Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician or equivalent trade qualification is required
• Engineering qualification (Diploma or Degree) is desirable

Full job spec available to suitably experienced candidates.