Maintenance Coordinator

Maintenance Co-ordinator

Location: Cork City area

Monday to Friday - Days Only

We're hiring a Maintenance Co-ordinator to join our clients busy manufacturing site, leading the maintenance function and taking ownership for both hands-on work and team coordination. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced tradesperson to take on a broader, more strategic role while staying actively involved on the tools.

Why this role is different:

Unlike a regular Maintenance Technician role, this position carries responsibility for:

• Mentoring and managing a maintenance apprentice

• Planning and scheduling all site maintenance activities

• Overseeing preventative maintenance programmes and minimising downtime

• Managing external contractors and vendors

• Having full autonomy to implement maintenance strategies and improvement initiatives

• Supporting both production maintenance and site facilities management

You'll be the key point of contact for the Operations Manager, leading maintenance operations day to day while staying hands-on with machinery such as CNCs, saws, heat welders, and die presses.

What you'll need:

• MAMF apprenticeship (or older Mechanical Fitter apprenticeship)

• Strong hands-on mechanical, pneumatics, and troubleshooting experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment

• Ability to lead, mentor and manage a team member

• Experience in maintenance planning and working with CMMS systems (Sage-based CMMS an advantage)

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Full B driving licence

What's on offer:

• Monday to Friday, days only

• Health insurance with Laya, including dental plan, EAP, and option to add family

• Pension scheme (after 6 months)

• Death in Service benefit

• Involvement in project work, new equipment installs, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Autonomy and authority to shape the maintenance function on site