Maintenance Lead, Bray

Description

Maintenance Lead

About the Role

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for leading and managing maintenance engineering operations while developing technician capability in structured troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and reliability-driven maintenance.

This role combines strategic maintenance management with hands-on technical leadership to ensure high standards in safety, quality, cost, reliability, and performance. Acting as both a technical authority and people leader, the Maintenance Lead oversees maintenance execution, supports problem-solving during equipment failures, and drives continuous improvement across the maintenance function.

How you will contribute:

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, supervise, and develop the maintenance technician teamConduct performance reviews and provide coaching, feedback, and training plansAssign tasks and monitor team performance against KPIsMentor technicians in diagnostic thinking and structured problem-solvingPromote use of troubleshooting tools and best practicesFoster a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvementLead by example to maintain high standards of workmanship and professionalism

Technical Leadership & Troubleshooting

Provide technical guidance and hands-on support for equipment issuesLead structured fault diagnosis and root cause identificationEnsure focus on eliminating root causes rather than symptomsAct as escalation point for complex or recurring failuresSupport equipment installations, upgrades, and engineering projectsCoordinate shutdowns, turnarounds, and maintenance outages

Work Order Management & Planning

Manage planning and execution of maintenance work ordersCoordinate with planners and schedulers to optimise workflowsEnsure work is completed on time, within budget, and to quality standardsReview and approve maintenance documentation for accuracyAlign maintenance activities with production to minimise downtimeTrack corrective actions through to completion

Reactive & Corrective Maintenance Governance

Ensure breakdown and reactive maintenance is executed safely and efficientlyMaintain high-quality documentation of failures and corrective actionsPrevent repeat failures through proper root cause analysis and follow-up

Reliability & Performance

Support root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiativesMonitor KPIs such as uptime, PM compliance, and maintenance backlogIdentify and implement process improvementsCollaborate with reliability engineering to optimise maintenance strategiesImprove preventive maintenance plans and technical documentation

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirementsMaintain accurate records in CMMS (e.g., SAP)Support audits, inspections, and quality systems (Deviations, CAPAs)

Cost & Resource Management

Monitor and control maintenance costsOptimise labour utilisation and eliminate inefficienciesManage spare parts and coordinate with storesOversee contractors and external service providers

 Continuous Improvement

Drive consistent standards in troubleshooting and maintenance practicesEncourage technician involvement in improvement initiatives (e.g., FMEA)Promote a strong learning and continuous improvement culture

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with Operations, Planning, Reliability Engineering, and vendorsCommunicate clearly on breakdowns, risks, and corrective actionsSupport cross-functional problem-solving

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards and proceduresPromote safe systems of work, including lockout/tagoutIdentify and escalate safety risks promptly

What you bring to Takeda:

Essential:

Technical diploma, apprenticeship, or trade certification (Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation)Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience, including 2 years in a leadership roleExperience with CMMS systems (preferably SAP PM)Knowledge of GMP in regulated environmentsAbility to read technical drawings (P&IDs, electrical schematics)Strong troubleshooting experience in industrial/manufacturing environments

Desirable:

Engineering degree or equivalentExperience with PLCs, automation, and control systemsKnowledge of Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM)Project management experienceExperience in regulated industries (pharma, medical, food)

Skills & Competencies

Technical:

Strong hands-on maintenance expertiseUnderstanding of asset reliability and failure modesAbility to translate technical issues into practical solutions

Leadership:

Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teamsStrong decision-making skills under pressureClear and confident communicator

Problem Solving:

Analytical and structured approach to troubleshootingAbility to identify systemic causes of failureEvidence-based decision making

Professional Skills:

Strong written and verbal communicationAbility to prioritise and manage multiple tasksCommitment to safety, quality, and complianceContinuous improvement mindset

What you can look forward to with us:

Employer funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

Employer retirement plan contributions

Flexible working arrangements, e.g., hybrid or shiftwork with shift allowance

26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing and engagement teams

Employer life insurance contributions

Development opportunities 

Educational programs and formal training

Coaching and mentoring

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Revenue approved profit share scheme

Humanitarian volunteering leave options

Employer funded income protection

Subsidized canteen 

Flexible employee funded options like Dental Insurance, Partner Life Insurance, Serious Illness Protection, Fuel Card, Bike to Work, Commuter Ticket, and Insurance Deals

Electric charging points available at parking locations

Takeda Resource Groups

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

Locations

Bray, Ireland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time