Assistant Maintenance Manager: Lead Uptime&Improvements, Wexford

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Location:

Wexford | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary:

€60,000-€65,000 DOE

The Company A

large industrial processing operation , supplying high‑volume services to commercial clients.

The site operates as a

fast‑paced production facility , with continuous throughput and a strong reliance on plant performance and uptime.

Engineering and maintenance are central to operations, with a focus on keeping production running and improving how the plant performs over time.

The Role The

Assistant Maintenance Manager

will support the running of the maintenance function while also driving improvements across the plant.

Lead and supervise a team of maintenance staff in a busy production environment

Support day‑to‑day maintenance across

electrical, mechanical and plant systems

Maximise uptime through

preventative and reactive maintenance planning

Drive

lean and continuous improvement initiatives

across the facility

Coordinate and manage third‑party contractors and maintenance works

Work closely with operations to improve efficiency and workflow

Assist in managing maintenance budgets, projects and resource planning

Step in for the Maintenance Manager when required

This role sits between the shop floor and management, with a mix of hands‑on involvement and team leadership.

The Person The role is suited to mechanically minded supervisors looking to step into a broader role.

Trade qualified fitter

with good electrical awareness

Typically

2+ years in a supervisory or team lead role

Strong understanding of

mechanical systems

(pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, automation)

Comfortable working across both

planned and breakdown maintenance

Backgrounds may include

Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Technician, or Lead Fitter stepping up

Able to read schematics and technical drawings

Good communication skills and able to deal with multiple departments

Organised, practical and comfortable in a fast‑moving environment

The Package

€60,000-€65,000 salary , depending on experience

Pension

On‑site parking

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