Maintenance Supervisor/Lead Technician, Cork

For 125 years CWS Workwear has been at the forefront of innovation delivering sustainable and durable workwear solutions that protect both people and the planet. As we continue to shape the future we are excited to be building a state of the art plant in Blarney Business Park - a new milestone in our commitment to excellence. Join us at this exciting time and be part of a forward thinking team driving smarter greener solutions for tomorrow.

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor/ Lead Technician 

Location: Cork, Ireland 

Department: Maintenance/Engineering 

Reports to: Plant Manager 

Employment Type: Full Time 

What We Offer 

• Competitive Salary & Benefits 
• Opportunities for career growth and development 
• Ongoing training and development in Lean and Safety practices 
• A dynamic safety-first workplace 

Job Overview: 

We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Supervisor / Lead Technician to join our team in Cork. This role is a key leadership role responsible for supervising and coordinating the maintenance team, ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of all plant equipment and utilities. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to drive high standards of safety quality and efficiency across all maintenance activities. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Supervise and lead the maintenance team ensuring daily tasks are assigned completed on time and to a high standard. 
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on a wide range of mechanical electrical pneumatic and utility systems. 
• Diagnose repair and replace faulty or worn-out equipment components to minimize downtime 
• Coordinate and schedule shutdown work with production personnel to reduce disruption to operations 
• Work closely with cross -functional teams including Production, Quality, and Qesh to ensure maintenance tasks support overall site goals 
• Manage and supervise external contractors ensuring compliance with company procedures and safety protocols and procedures. 
• Adhere strictly to site safety protocols and complete risk assessments where required 
• Lead or participate in safety and technical team meetings to support continuous improvement in maintenance and safety practices 
• Support ongoing 5s? Lean manufacturing initiatives across the site 
• Maintain accurate records and reports through the site system 

Key Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong leadership and team management skill with a proven track record of supervising maintenance teams. 
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical electrical and pneumatic issues. 
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical documentation including electrical mechanical schematics 
• Supervised team lead experience 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Strong computer skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment 
• Awareness of Lean Manufacturing tools (e.g. 5S) is desirable. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Mechanical and Electrical trade Qualification Preferred, or equivalent experience 
• Safe Pass (essential) 
• Additional certifications advantageous 

 Manual Handling 

  Forklift Licence 

Lockout/Tagout Training 

  First Aid or Fire Warden Training (desirable) 

• Supervisor/Team Lead Experience 
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a maintenance role 
• Experience in Food, Pharma, or Commercial Laundry industries is an advantage 

What We Offer 

• Competitive Salary & Benefits 
• Opportunities for career growth and development 
• Ongoing training and development in Lean and Safety practices 
• A dynamic safety-first workplace