Maintenance Manager

apartmentFRS Recruitment placeWaterford calendar_month 

Maintenance Manager – Lead, Optimise, Deliver

Location: Waterford (outskirts of city)

Industry: High-volume production (food industry experience a plus, not essential)

Why This Role?

This is your opportunity to take full ownership of the maintenance function in a busy, PLC-controlled production environment. This maintenance manager job has come about due to replacing someone who is retiring. You’ll join a well-established operation and play a critical role in maximising plant performance, minimising downtime, and driving reliability.

If you’re ready to bring your proven experience to a company where your decisions matter, this is the move for you.

Core Purpose

Lead and manage the mechanical and electrical maintenance team (6), ensuring the plant runs efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.

What You’ll Do
  • Oversee preventative maintenance routines to optimise performance
  • Respond quickly to breakdowns and minimise production downtime
  • Maintain accurate plant maintenance records
  • Manage spares inventory, costs, and ordering
  • Organise plant alterations and equipment installations
  • Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards

What You Bring

A mechanical fitter trade (with electrical ability) with strong knowledge of industrial equipment:

  • Gearboxes, motors, pumps (positive displacement & centrifugal)
  • Pneumatics, hydraulics, steam systems, VSDs
Understanding of PLC process controls
Proven track record as a Maintenance Manager

Excellent communication IT and organisational skills

Interested?

Send your CV today and let’s discuss your next career move.

Consultant: Mandy Devlin – 086 410 6852

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