Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager - Donegal

Vickerstock are currently working in conjunction with a leading manufacturing client based in Donegal to assist them with the recruitment of a Maintenance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing business that continues to invest in its people, facilities and operational performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving maintenance standards, equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across the site. You will lead an experienced maintenance team within a fast-paced production environment, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all plant and equipment while supporting ongoing business growth.

Responsibilities

• Managing and leading the maintenance function across the site.
• Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practice.
• Ensuring maintenance activities are completed in line with health & safety and compliance standards.
• Managing maintenance schedules, KPIs and engineering performance.
• Supporting the implementation and development of preventative maintenance systems.
• Working closely with production and operations teams to maximise plant efficiency.
• Managing engineering contractors, suppliers and maintenance budgets.
• Supporting and developing members of the maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Maintenance Manager or senior maintenance leadership role.
• Experience within a manufacturing, production or FMCG environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience managing maintenance systems and continuous improvement projects.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational abilities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.