Maintenance Supervisor

Jones Engineering; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Equal opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Jones Engineering in Limerick, Ireland, seeks a Maintenance Team Supervisor (Mechanical & Electrical) to lead a maintenance group in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will oversee daily operations, ensure task quality, and manage handovers, timesheets, and escalation processes.

The role requires strong leadership, GMP/compliance knowledge, and CMMS proficiency (SAP/Maximo). You will mentor technicians, plan resources, and drive continuous improvement while upholding ALCOA+ data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent trade qualification) with supervisory experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a maintenance role within GMP-regulated pharma/manufacturing.
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in a multi-shift operation.
• Strong GMP, ALCOA+ understanding and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with CMMS (SAP, Maximo) and electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operational ownership and oversight of maintenance tasks to standard.
• Oversee shift handovers and timesheet validation.
• Maintain contact with client maintenance leadership and participate in huddles.
• Conduct 1:1s weekly or bi-weekly.
• Recruitment, onboarding, and resource planning.
• Conduct safety audits and ensure site safety protocols.
• Track attendance and coverage across shifts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

GMP knowledge

ALCOA+ understanding

CMMS (SAP)

CMMS (Maximo)

Communication skills

Multi-shift operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Equivalent trade qualifications with supervisory experience

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Maintenance Team Supervisor (Limerick)

Position: Maintenance Team Supervisor (Mechanical & Electrical)

Location: Onsite – Limerick, Ireland

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Job Description

The Maintenance Team Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of the maintenance team within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to compliance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Ownership & Oversight - Ensure maintenance technicians are clear on their responsibilities and that tasks are completed to standard.
• Oversee structured handovers between shifts, as outlined in the weekly standing meetings schedule.
• Validate and approve technician timesheets, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Maintain regular touchpoints with Client maintenance leadership (e.g., brief weekly email updates and participation in daily/weekly huddles).
• Conduct 1:1s weekly or bi-weekly by mutual agreement.
• Escalate promptly when predefined triggers are met; document the escalation and interim controls.

Team Engagement & Development.

• Hold regular (target bi-weekly/monthly) developmental check-ins with each technician to coach, remove blockers, and follow up on commitments.
• Lead skills assessments, maintain the capability matrix, and execute upskilling roadmaps aligned to the work plan.
• Proactively manage performance concerns and partner with Jones HR for resolution; involve client leadership where interface/contract expectations are affected.

Attendance & Coverage.

• Track holidays, sick days, and ensure adequate coverage across shifts.

Work Quality & Compliance.

• Monitor training completion and compliance status for all team members.
• Uphold quality in work execution and documentation in line with Site SOPs, ALCOA+ data integrity, and CMMS usage.
• Evaluate and prioritize corrective maintenance tasks, ensuring alignment with GMP and SOPs.

Hiring & Resource Planning

• Recruitment, onboarding, and resource modelling to support workload forecasts. - Conduct regular Jones safety audits and ensure adherence to site safety protocols.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Equivalent trade qualifications with supervisory experience may also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a maintenance role within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience, preferably in a multi-shift operation.
• Strong understanding of GMP standards, ALCOA+ principles, and pharmaceutical compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo) and electronic documentation platforms.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills to engage and develop team members.
• Demonstrated ability to manage escalations, performance issues, and resource planning effectively.
• Certifications in safety auditing, GMP compliance, or maintenance management are desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools for operational oversight and communication.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.