Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Careerwise Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor for a North Cork-based food production client. You will supervise maintenance staff and external contractors, organise training, and manage shift planning to meet operations.

The role focuses on maintaining high safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will hold a trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with experience in industrial maintenance, asset

Qualifications

• Supervisory maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, pumps and conveyors.
• Experience with maintenance planning and asset management systems.
• Health & safety training or certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance technicians, fitters, and external contractors to ensure work is safe, efficient and up to standard.
• Organise, coordinate, and lead maintenance training and development for maintenance personnel.
• Prepare and manage shift schedules, work assignments and labour allocation.
• Develop, implement and maintain maintenance policies, procedures and best practices.
• Coordinate procurement and control of tools, spare parts, consumables and equipment.
• Provide technical guidance to support problem-solving at operational and strategic levels.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with health, safety regulations and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical knowledge

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

A Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor is required by CareerWise Recruitment to join our North Cork based food production client. This is an exciting opportunity join a well-established business as they go through an expansion phase.

ROLE

• Supervise maintenance technicians, fitters, and external contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.
• Organise, coordinate, and lead maintenance training and development activities for maintenance personnel.
• Prepare and manage shift schedules, work assignments, and labour allocation to meet operational requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinate the procurement and control of maintenance tools, spare parts, consumables, and equipment.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to support problem-solving at both operational and strategic levels.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies, procedures, health & safety regulations, and environmental standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Trade qualification or technical certification in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a supervisory maintenance role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, pumps, conveyors, and plant machinery.
• Experience with maintenance planning and asset management systems preferred.
• Health & Safety training/certification desirable.