Assistant Engineering Manager - County Louth. Key Purpose of role: Manage all aspects of maintenance operations to maximise plant availability whilst ensuring that all works are carried out in a safe and efficient manner. Key tasks & Responsibilities: Provide leadership in improving safety awareness and employing best practice throughout a heavy industry site. Manage the maintenance team consisting of mechanical, electrical maintenance supervisors, planners and trades people. Identify and develop talent within the maintenance team and enhance their leadership and technical skills via training, coaching and experiential learning. Maintain a highly motivated team in achieving a preventative/predictive orientated maintenance system. Manage various maintenance related projects and plan major shutdowns. Manage maintenance contractors, plant hire resources and associated costs. Be fully informed of all relevant agreements with Trade Unions. Act in accordance with them and participate as appropriate in the resolution of any disputes using orderly procedures. Attend departmental meetings. Maintain close and effective liaison with other departments particularly about planning and co-ordination of operation activities. Plan and manage overhauls. Manage maintenance related projects from design through to installation Deputise for the Engineering Manager in their absence. Interested applicants should have: A level 8 or 9 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar. Must understand engineering and business principles. Proficient in all Microsoft Office. At least 5 years experience, ideally in a similar role/working environment Proven technical skills Strong attention to detail Capable of working on own initiative and within a team A work history of contributing and adding value to overall performance. Skills: maintenance manager engineering manager industry