Maintenance Planner / Manager

Our client is a well established and growing manufacturing company based in South Kilkenny / Waterford. The company is focused on delivering a reliable, high-quality supply of products to support Ireland's construction needs and international markets. Its advanced manufacturing facility is designed for exceptional efficiency and consistent product quality.

This full-time, on-site Maintenance Planner and Manager role is based in South Kilkenny, close to Waterford City. The role is responsible for planning, scheduling, and overseeing maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance and reliability of plant equipment. Day-to-day tasks include developing preventive and predictive maintenance plans, coordinating maintenance work orders, and monitoring maintenance execution to minimize downtime. The Maintenance Planner and Manager will collaborate with operations and engineering teams, and manage spare parts and maintenance-related inventories. The role also involves maintaining accurate maintenance records, supporting safety and compliance standards, and contributing to continuous improvement of plant performance.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing, production or similar industry
• Experience planning and executing preventative and planned maintenance programmes is essential
• Experience managing maintenance contractors,
• maintenance budgets and spare parts inventories
• Cement, quarrying, building products or industrial manufacturing experience desirable
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
• Understanding of plant reliability and continuous improvement principles
• Knowledge of contractor management and permit-to-work processes
• Qualified Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician or equivalent trade qualification is required
• Engineering qualification (Diploma or Degree) is desirable

Full job spec available to suitably experienced candidates.