Assistant Maintenance Manager
Location:
Wexford | Full-Time | Permanent
Salary:
€60,000-€65,000 DOE
The Company
A
large industrial processing operation
, supplying high-volume services to commercial clients.
The site operates as a
fast-paced production facility
, with continuous throughput and a strong reliance on plant performance and uptime.
Engineering and maintenance are central to operations, with a focus on keeping production running and improving how the plant performs over time.
The Role
The
Assistant Maintenance Manager
will support the running of the maintenance function while also driving improvements across the plant.
Lead and supervise a team of maintenance staff in a busy production environment
Support day-to-day maintenance across
electrical, mechanical and plant systems
Maximise uptime through
preventative and reactive maintenance planning
Drive
lean and continuous improvement initiatives
across the facility
Coordinate and manage third-party contractors and maintenance works
Work closely with operations to improve efficiency and workflow
Assist in managing maintenance budgets, projects and resource planning
Step in for the Maintenance Manager when required
This role sits between the shop floor and management, with a mix of hands-on involvement and team leadership.
The Person
The role is suited to mechanically minded supervisors looking to step into a broader role.
Trade qualified fitter
with good electrical awareness
Typically
2+ years in a supervisory or team lead role
Strong understanding of
mechanical systems
(pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, automation)
Comfortable working across both
planned and breakdown maintenance
Backgrounds may include
Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Technician, or Lead Fitter stepping up
Able to read schematics and technical drawings
Good communication skills and able to deal with multiple departments
Organised, practical and comfortable in a fast-moving environment
The Package
€60,000-€65,000 salary
, depending on experience
Pension
On-site parking
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