Tobermore, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Head of Maintenance
Tobermore, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Job Description
Location: Tobermore Concrete Products Ltd, 2 Lisnamuck Road, Tobermore
The Head of Maintenance is responsible for leading all maintenance and stores activities within Tobermore, ensuring optimal equipment reliability, operational efficiency and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role oversees preventive and corrective maintenance, manages relevant teams and drives continuous improvement initiatives to support consistent production output.
What's in it for you?
* Competitive salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits package
* Annual bonus scheme
* Company van & mobile phone
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. Saturdays will be required on a rota basis. Due to the seniority and scope of this position, there will be occasions where working beyond standard hours is necessary to achieve key outcomes.
Why Tobermore?
Benefits
* Private healthcare from day 1 with Vitality
* Employee Assistance Programme from day 1 with BHSF
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement and additional loyalty holidays
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Access to technology and cycle to work schemes
* Uniform pack
* Length of service gifts
* Enhanced family friendly leave
* Employee savings scheme
* Employee discount scheme
If you would like to speak to a member of the HR team to find out more, you can contact us on:
Phone - 02879642411
WhatsApp/Message - 07594645495
Email - hr@tobermore.co.uk
About The Role
Duties will include:
* Lead, develop and supervise the maintenance and stores teams, electricians and all contractors including performance management and implementing training and development plans.
* Plan and oversee the workforce schedules, allocate tasks, and ensure adequate coverage for all shifts.
* Act as a role model by consistently upholding and embedding Company values.
* Develop and implement a preventive and predictive maintenance program for all plant equipment (mixers, conveyors, batching systems, crushers, pumps, etc).
* Maintain an accurate maintenance schedule and ensure timely execution of planned activities.
* Co‑ordinate major shutdowns, overhauls and capital maintenance projects.
* Ensure equipment uptime meets production targets and customer delivery schedules.
* Troubleshoot equipment failures and lead root cause analysis (RCA).
* Ensure maintenance, stores and contractor practices comply with safety, environmental and legal regulations.
* Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring risk assessments and safety checks are completed.
* Manage the maintenance budget and project capital expenditure.
* Review maintenance KPIs and report performance.
* Implement lean maintenance practices and data‑driven decision making.
Skills Needed
Financial, Improvement, Managerial / Operational, Engineering.
About The Company
Our History
Tobermore began life as a humble sand and gravel business started by the Henderson family in 1942. We diversified into concrete products, sold to the local community in the 1950s, and became a pioneer in manufacturer block paving – or ‘Pavia’, as it was originally called. Today, over 80 years later, we are one of the top paving and walling manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, renowned for world‑class technology and unrivalled product quality. Achieving £85 million sales in 2021/22 and ranked number 24 in the NI Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2022, your future is in good hands. Join us and start your Tobermore career today.
Company Culture
Our People
The business remains family‑run, employing 450+ staff across the UK and Ireland. We embrace continuous improvement and learning, trusting our people are our backbone and key to customer relationships. Our success shows how customers appreciate staff trained to meet professional requirements. We only recruit people who share our values.
Required Criteria
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience of a similar role at a Senior level.
* Proven track record of working in a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplined environment.
* Experience working in concrete manufacturing, cement, aggregates or similar environment.
* Leading multi‑plant, multi‑site and/or large maintenance teams.
* Managing contractors.
* Champion a safety culture.
* Managing budgets and capital projects.
* Implementing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
* Strong understanding and experience of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; Energy efficiency and sustainability practices.
* Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, technical drawings and equipment manuals, UK regulations such as PUWER, LOLER, and ISO standards.
* Strong people leadership, coaching, delegation and team development abilities.
* Safety‑focused mindset.
* Based on site at the Tobermore HQ; requires regular inspections across Tobermore production yard and Lough Fea Quarry, including occasional working at heights or confined spaces; Availability for emergency call‑outs and shift support, including overnight travel outside Northern Ireland. Full Valid UK Driving licence.
Desired Criteria
* Relevant Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent; relevant professional qualifications such as CMRP or CPE.
* NEBOSH qualification.
* Lean qualification.
* Other relevant production/manufacturing qualifications or certifications (in‑house or external).
Closing Date Sunday 11th January 2026
Contract Type Full‑time
Salary Based on experience
Seniority level Not applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Wholesale Building Materials
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