Maintenance Manager – Engineering & Asset Care

About the role

This senior, site‑based position leads all maintenance and asset‑care activities for a major pharmaceutical operation in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. The role focuses on equipment reliability, operational continuity and continuous improvement across a busy production facility.

Key responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and asset‑care programmes across the plant.
• Develop and implement proactive strategies to maximise equipment uptime.
• Manage preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance schedules.
• Support equipment reliability initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop a team of technicians and engineering staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Oversee CMMS administration, spare‑parts inventory and contractor coordination.
• Lead root‑cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Control maintenance budgets, supplier relationships and external service providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support audit/compliance activities.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance leadership or engineering management experience.
• Background in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, industrial, food production or other regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.
• Engineering qualification or relevant technical education is advantageous.

Required skills

• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Preventive maintenance
• Predictive maintenance
• CMMS platforms
• Root‑cause analysis
• Budget management
• Supplier relationship management

What we offer

• Senior technical leadership within a major manufacturing environment.
• Long‑term career progression and stability.
• Exposure to advanced equipment and site operations.
• Supportive, collaborative engineering culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.