Maintenance Team Leader Location: Naas Area Salary: €53,000+ Overview An established, high-volume processing and production operation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Leader to oversee a busy engineering function.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front-balancing hands-on maintenance with team leadership, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement.
This position operates on a 2-shift rotating pattern (Days & Evenings) and a 5/7 working pattern, totalling 39 hours per week.
Responsibilities Lead, support, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians.
Carry out hands-on mechanical and technical maintenance to maximise plant uptime.
Plan and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
Implement improvements that enhance operational efficiency and equipment performance.
Maintain a safe and compliant working environment in line with internal and external standards.
Organise and communicate weekly maintenance rotas.
Ensure strong collaboration with operations, quality, and health & safety departments.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, inventory monitoring, and equipment performance data.
Support budget control, cost management, and identification of improvement opportunities.
Ensure all safety procedures, protocols, and policies are strictly adhered to.
Criteria Proven experience in a supervisory or team-leading role within a manufacturing, engineering, or high-volume processing environment.
A relevant craft apprenticeship or technical qualification with 3+ years' team leadership experience.
Strong mechanical and technical troubleshooting ability.
Working knowledge of QHSE standards and compliance.
Proficient in maintenance reporting and basic IT applications.
Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure while prioritising effectively.
Experience in a similar processing or industrial environment is an advantage.
Reward Salary: €53,000+ 2-Shift Rotating Pattern (Days & Evenings) 39 hours per week 5/7 working pattern Generous overtime rates 30 days annual leave Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance Employee assistance supports Opportunity to lead within a stable, well-structured engineering department Apply Now At Wallace Myers International Recruitment Agency we specialise in sourcing professionals for key industries and services.
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