Engineering Manager

A leading food production company in Dublin is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop the site maintenance function. This is a key leadership role overseeing all engineering activity across a busy, fast‑paced factory environment, ensuring equipment reliability, safe operations, and continuous improvement.

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• Lead and manage the maintenance team, including rostering, task allocation, and performance.
  
• Oversee hands‑on mechanical and electrical maintenance across high‑speed packing, automation, pneumatics, hydraulics, and facility systems.
  
• Drive compliance with all Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements.
  
• Own and monitor key engineering KPIs including downtime, availability, MTTF, cost drivers, stock control, and supplier SLAs.
  
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance programmes and maintenance records.
  
• Identify and deliver projects to improve equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.
  
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate work with external service providers.
  
• Ensure effective technical support to production lines to minimise disruptions.
  

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• Strong experience managing a maintenance/engineering function within food, FMCG, or a similar high‑performance environment.
  
• Proven people management skills with experience leading and developing a team.
  
• Relevant mechanical/electrical qualification with strong technical troubleshooting ability.
  
• Ability to read schematics, use multimeters, and diagnose faults across automated systems.
  
• Excellent problem‑solving capability and a structured, logical approach.
  
• Strong understanding of H&S legislation and maintenance compliance standards. xcfaprz
  
• Self‑motivated, confident decision‑maker with excellent communication skills.
  

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• 40‑hour week - typically Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm
  
• 20 days annual leave
  
• Free onsite parking
  
• Permanent role with long‑term stability in a growing operation