Overview We are working with a well-established, large-scale food manufacturing business with a strong international footprint to recruit a Maintenance Manager for their site in Co. Waterford. This is a senior leadership role within a high-volume production environment, responsible for driving maintenance performance, improving plant reliability, and leading a multidisciplinary engineering team. The position offers real scope to influence site performance, implement best practice, and contribute to continuous improvement at an operational level. Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop the site maintenance and engineering team Deliver site KPIs across planned maintenance, breakdown response and cost control Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations, ensuring minimal disruption to production Plan and prioritise both preventative and reactive maintenance activities Drive improvements in plant reliability and reduce downtime through proactive strategies Manage maintenance budgets and control costs in line with site targets Coordinate and manage third-party contractors and service providers Support and coach engineers during breakdowns and critical repairs Maintain responsibility for all site utilities (electricity, water, air, refrigeration etc.) Promote a strong culture of safety, training, and continuous improvement within the team Criteria Trade-qualified (mechanical or electrical) or degree-qualified in Engineering Minimum 5 years' experience in maintenance/engineering within manufacturing Previous experience leading or managing engineering teams in a fast-paced environment Strong organisational and project management capability Proven ability to improve maintenance performance and site reliability Effective leadership, communication, and team development skills Experience working with contractors and managing external service providers Food manufacturing experience advantageous but not essential Reward Salary in the region of €90,000 - €100,000 Pension contribution 21 days' annual leave (increasing with service) Opportunity to join a large, well-invested organisation with long-term career prospects At Wallace Myers International Recruitment Agency we specialise in sourcing professionals for key industries and services. See our website for more details. Privacy Policy: By applying for this role you are agreeing that your details will be stored in our database and may be considered for similar future positions. For more info see Skills: Maintenance Manager Engineering Manager Maintenance Leader
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