Maintenance Supervisor

Company Details Confidential; Roscommon; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Landscapes Ltd in Athlone, Co. Roscommon, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the upkeep, repair and safety of plant and machinery on site. The role requires hands-on leadership of a small team and ensuring compliance with Irish health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include supervising maintenance and repair of landscaping equipment such as excavators, mowers, chainsaws; planning preventative maintenance; and maintaining records of servicing and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in maintenance of plant and machinery.
• Irish-recognised certifications: Safe Pass, Manual Handling.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety regulations on construction and landscaping sites.
• Proven ability to lead a small team on a fast-paced site.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and repair of landscaping plant and equipment.
• Ensure machinery meets safety standards and health and safety regulations.
• Plan preventative maintenance schedules and coordinate emergency repairs to minimise downtime.
• Train and oversee staff in safe operation and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain records of maintenance schedules, servicing history and safety compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance supervision

On-site safety awareness

Preventive maintenance planning

Education

Safe Pass

Manual Handling

Plant operator tickets

Job description

CASH & CARRY KITCHENS LTD., Unit 8, Block D, Monksland Bus Pk, Co. Roscommon, N37 X3H9

Application Details

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Job Description

Maintenance Supervisor

Employer: Avara Landscapes Ltd

Location: Unit 8 Block D Monksland Business Park Athlone Co Roscommon Eircode: N37 X3H9

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary: €36,605 per annum

Vacancies: 1

Avara Landscapes Ltd, one of Ireland’s leading landscape contractors specialising in high-quality hard and soft landscaping works across Leinster, Munster and Connacht, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance, repair and safety of plant, machinery and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the maintenance and repair of landscaping plant and equipment, including excavators, dumpers, ride‑on mowers, strimmers, chainsaws, hedge cutters, compaction equipment, and associated tools used in hard and soft landscaping.
• Ensure all machinery and equipment meets required safety standards and complies with relevant Irish health & safety legislation.
• Conduct regular inspections, plan preventative maintenance schedules, and coordinate emergency repairs to minimise downtime on site.
• Train and oversee staff in the safe operation, handling and basic maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance schedules, servicing history and safety compliance documentation.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the maintenance of plant and machinery, ideally within landscaping, construction, groundworks or a related outdoor sector.
• Irish‑recognised certifications: Safe Pass, Manual Handling (and any other relevant plant/operator tickets).
• Strong practical knowledge of Irish health and safety regulations applicable to construction and landscaping sites.
• Proven ability to lead a small team and manage maintenance operations in a fast‑paced site environment.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience as a supervisor or team leader in landscaping, construction or plant hire.
• Full clean driving licence (Category B as a minimum; C1 or C advantageous for van and light truck use).
• Hands‑on experience with the types of machinery commonly used in hard and soft landscaping.
• Additional health & safety qualifications (e.g. First Aid, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent).

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]