Maintenance Manager - Dunboyne, Co. Meath
Our Paving & Walling division is a high‑performing business unit serving both Irish and UK markets. With industry‑leading expertise and state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities, we produce and retail a comprehensive range of premium paving and walling products.
Responsibilities
* Lead the maintenance function across 5 production facilities, ensuring alignment with operational goals and safety standards.
* Drive a culture of accountability within the maintenance team, ensuring ownership of actions, timely resolution of issues, and adherence to performance expectations.
* Plan and manage scheduled maintenance and plant shutdowns to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability (Up Time).
* Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative and corrective maintenance programmes, with a focus on root cause analysis and long‑term reliability.
* Optimise team efficiency through effective resource planning, skills development, and performance monitoring.
* Maintain and enhance the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support planning, inventory control, and data‑driven decision‑making.
* Oversee the maintenance storeroom, ensuring optimal stock levels, critical spares availability, and cost‑effective inventory management.
* Manage relationships with external contractors and suppliers, including cost control, service level agreements, and vendor performance.
* Ensure maintenance expenditures are tracked, controlled, and kept within approved budgets, identifying cost‑saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
* Collaborate with Production and Operations teams to align maintenance priorities with production schedules and improvement initiatives.
* Provide technical training and mentorship to team members and cross‑functional colleagues to build internal capability and support informed decision‑making.
Candidate Profile
* Time‑served trade qualification and/or third‑level degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
* Minimum 6 years' experience in a similar maintenance leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and foster a high‑performance culture.
* Strong understanding of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and experience implementing engineering solutions to improve it.
* Proficient in maintenance planning systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
What You Get
* Competitive Base Salary
* KPI Based Bonus
* Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
* VHI Healthcare Contribution
* Laptop, Mobile
* Twenty‑one Days Annual Leave
Additional Benefits
* Further Education/Training Support
* Annual Company Social Events
* Sick Pay
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Hiring Process
1. Telephone Screening
2. 2 round interview process (1st round can be completed via MS Teams where necessary)
3. Offer Letter to Successful candidate
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