Head of Maintenance
đź“ŤMid Ulster Northern Ireland
🚀 Manufacturing | Engineering Leadership | Operational Excellence
If you take pride in machines running perfectly, problems solved fast, and downtime reduced to zero…
This is not a reactive maintenance role.
This is not firefighting breakdowns every day.
This is not just managing engineers.
This is a key leadership role in a manufacturing business where reliability, uptime, and performance matter.
The plant is busy. Production demand is high.
Now the business needs a maintenance leader to bring structure, prevention, and long-term reliability.
The Mission
Own site-wide maintenance and engineering performance.
Move the function from reactive → preventative → best-in-class.
Maximise uptime, efficiency, and asset lifespan.
Build a proactive maintenance culture that supports production without disruption.
This role exists to prevent problems - not chase them.
What You’ll Actually Own
* Maintenance strategy and execution
* Preventative maintenance planning (PPM)
* Breakdown response and root cause analysis
* Engineering team leadership
* Asset reliability and lifecycle management
* Spare parts and maintenance budget control
* Health & safety compliance within engineering
* Continuous improvement across plant performance
* Contractor and external supplier management
* You own uptime, reliability, and engineering standards.
Who This Is For
You might be:
A Maintenance Manager stepping into a Head of role
An Engineering Manager in manufacturing
A reliability-focused leader from heavy industry or production environments
A hands-on leader who understands plant and people
You:
âś” Think proactively, not reactively
âś” Lead from the front
âś” Are technically strong across mechanical & electrical
âś” Care about standards and safety
âś” Can build and develop engineering teams
âś” Use data to improve performance
âś” Stay calm under pressure
Who This Is NOT For
❌ Purely reactive maintenance managers
❌ Leaders who avoid accountability
❌ Those who don’t challenge poor standards
❌ Managers who focus only on people, not performance
❌ Anyone uncomfortable in a fast-paced production environment
The Culture
Supportive.
Practical.
No ego.
High standards.
Team-driven.
This is a business where engineering is respected and doing the job properly matters.
The Offer
Stable, well established manufacturing enviroment
Strong team and leadership support
Opportunity to shape and improve the maintenance function
Long-term career progression
Autonomy and trust
Final Thought
The best maintenance teams are never noticed - because nothing goes wrong.
If you’re ready to build that level of reliability and control…
Apply now.