Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Dublin 12
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our client, a leading supplier of material handling systems and postal automation solutions in Ireland. This is a permanent position located on site in Dublin 12, working with state-of-the-art automation and material handling technology.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and hands-on support to a busy maintenance team, ensuring high levels of equipment availability, performance, and safety within a fast-paced operational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the day-to-day management of the maintenance team, providing both hands-on technical support and organisational leadership.
- Act as the first level of escalation for equipment faults and technical issues.
- Diagnose and fault-find issues across automated systems using OEM documentation and supplier support.
- Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive maintenance activities, ensuring all tasks are completed and signed off.
- Support and coordinate corrective, predictive, and preventative maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
- Maintain accurate fault reporting, maintenance records, and documentation in line with ISO quality standards.
- Support the management of shift rotas, holiday cover, training, and skill development within the team.
- Promote strong working relationships across maintenance teams, operations, and shift management.
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and best practices.
We Are Interested in Speaking With:
- Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineers seeking a supervisory or leadership role, OR
- Experienced Maintenance Technicians ready to progress into team leadership, OR
- Candidates with extensive hands-on experience in automated, high-speed production or sortation environments
Key Requirements:
- Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Level 7+ desirable).
- Proven experience in hands-on fault finding across electrical, mechanical, electronic, and automated systems.
- Strong knowledge of automation, material handling equipment and high-speed sortation systems
- Experience leading, coaching, and supporting maintenance teams in an operational environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage PM schedules, rotas, and maintenance priorities.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Solid understanding of health and safety requirements within a technical or industrial environment.
For a confidential discussion and further information on this Maintenance Supervisor role in Dublin 12, please contact Jamie Fannon:
