Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing Location: Co. Cavan Salary: €70,000-€80,000 + Pension Department: Engineering & Maintenance Reports to: Plant Manager About the Company Our client is a well-established manufacturing organisation operating a modern, high-volume production facility. They are committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, and are now seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead their engineering function and ensure the smooth, efficient, and safe running of the plant. Role Overview The Maintenance Manager will oversee all maintenance activities across the site, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting operational performance. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong technical expertise and experience in any manufacturing or engineering-driven industry. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and manage the maintenance team, including fitters, electricians, and external contractors. Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programmes to maximise equipment uptime. Respond to equipment breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise production disruption. Oversee maintenance of machinery, utilities, conveyors, automation, and plant infrastructure. Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality standards. Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and procurement of engineering supplies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance and reduce downtime. Collaborate closely with production, quality, and operations teams to support business goals. Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation. Lead engineering projects, upgrades, and equipment installations. Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in a maintenance leadership role within manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, food, pharma, or similar industrial environments. Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background. Proven experience managing maintenance teams in a fast-paced production setting. Excellent troubleshooting skills with a practical, hands-on approach. Knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, automation, and utilities. Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (H&S, environmental, quality). Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning tools. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills. Qualifications Degree or trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline. Additional certifications in maintenance management, health & safety, or project management are an advantage. What's on Offer Salary €70,000-€80,000 depending on experience Pension contribution Opportunity to lead the maintenance function in a modern, well-run facility Strong support from senior leadership and room for progression About Us BMS Performance specialises in recruiting Engineering professionals nationally. We'll enable you to develop your career. At the heart of our approach is listening - getting to know you, your skills, experiences and most importantly what you want from your career. We recruit within the Industrial, Manufacturing, Construction, IT, Engineering and Corporate markets. Please contact our consultants to arrange a confidential discussion. We have many other roles available so feel free to get in touch to discuss how we can help you. Skills: cavan maintenance manager food manufacturing Benefits: pension