Maintenance Manager

Location: Little Island, Cork Department: Maintenance Reports to: General Manager **Days:**5 Over 7 - Flexible About The Role Elis, a leader in textile, hygiene, and facility services, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance and engineering across our multi-site facility in Little Island, Cork. You will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency, while leading and developing a large technical team. You will manage preventative maintenance, diagnostics, CAPEX projects, budgets, and the TOMS Maintenance System to drive excellence across the site. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with performance incentives
• Pension plan and life assurance
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day maintenance operations, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum equipment reliability.
• Oversee and optimise the preventative maintenance programme using TOMS CMMS.
• Plan and manage CAPEX and engineering projects from design through to installation and commissioning.
• Develop, monitor, and manage maintenance budgets, including forecasting and cost control.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a large technical team, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment faults to minimise production disruption.
• Maintain maintenance procedures, SOPs, and documentation, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Drive initiatives to improve asset reliability, efficiency, and process improvement.
• Collaborate closely with production, quality, and H&S teams to support seamless operations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Electrical or Mechanical Engineer (trade or third-level qualification)
• 2–3 years’ experience as a Senior Maintenance Supervisor managing a large team
• Proven maintenance management experience in linen, food, meat, or plastics manufacturing
• Strong leadership, budgeting, CAPEX project management, and troubleshooting skills
• Hands-on experience with CMMS (TOMS) and plant utilities

Take the lead in shaping a high-performing maintenance function in a dynamic, global company committed to operational excellence and sustainability. Apply today and join the Elis team!