The Role As Head of Plant Maintenance, you will lead the maintenance strategy and delivery across a diverse range of static processing equipment and mobile plant used within our recycling and waste processing facilities throughout Ireland.
You will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing maintenance function that drives reliability, operational efficiency and safety across the business.
Working closely with operations leadership, you will ensure our plant and equipment deliver the performance required to support a fast-moving industrial operation.
Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Asset Management Develop and implement a group-wide maintenance strategy to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime Oversee and continuously improve Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes across all sites Implement and embed a CMMS system to strengthen asset management, planning and reporting Ensure plant and machinery operate at optimal efficiency and lifespan Operational Performance Monitor plant performance across multiple locations Identify recurring equipment issues and implement root cause solutions Drive improvements in plant uptime, reliability and maintenance efficiency Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop a team of maintenance managers, engineers and technicians across multiple sites Recruit and build additional capability within the maintenance function where required Promote a culture of technical excellence, accountability and safety Strategic Planning Work with senior leadership to support asset investment planning and equipment upgrades Provide engineering input into capital projects and operational improvements Budget & Cost Control Prepare and manage the maintenance budget across operations Ensure cost-effective allocation of resources while maintaining operational performance Compliance & Safety Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Irish regulatory and safety standards Promote and maintain a strong health, safety and environmental culture Supplier & Contractor Management Manage relationships with equipment suppliers and external maintenance contractors Negotiate service agreements to ensure quality and value Continuous Improvement Stay informed on emerging plant technologies and maintenance best practices Drive initiatives that improve plant reliability, efficiency and sustainability About You We are looking for a hands-on engineering leader with strong experience in maintaining complex industrial operations.
You will likely bring: 8+ years experience in maintenance leadership within heavy industry such as waste management, recycling, manufacturing, energy or aggregates Proven experience managing multi-site plant maintenance operations Strong leadership and people management capability Experience implementing or operating CMMS / maintenance management systems Strong understanding of preventative maintenance, asset management and plant reliability Knowledge of Irish regulatory requirements relating to machinery and industrial operations A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.