Head Of Maintenance

Matrix Recruitment is recruiting for a Head of Maintenance on behalf of our client in the County Kildare area.

Permanent role | On-site | Senior Leadership Position

This is a key leadership role within a well‑established, high‑volume manufacturing business. You’ll lead a large maintenance team, drive major site upgrades, and play a central role in improving plant performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a large maintenance team, driving performance and development, identify skills gaps
• Ensure maximum uptime and reliability across all plant and equipment
• Deliver major capital projects (equipment upgrades, new installations, automation)
• Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost control and efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across the site
• Ensure full compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO and safety standards
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and senior leadership to support site growth

What You Need:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or similar)
• 10+ years’ experience in maintenance/engineering within manufacturing, highly automated/fast paced
• Proven experience managing large teams
• Strong track record delivering capEx projects and site improvements
• Experience with budgets, KPIs, and performance management
• Knowledge of food, FMCG or pharmaceutical environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Why Apply?

• Senior leadership role with real impact on site performance
• Opportunity to lead major upgrades and automation projects
• Strong focus on team development and progression
• Well‑established business with ongoing investment and growth plans
• Excellent benefits package