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Senior Maintenance Engineer

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact Email: jamie.fannon@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 25204

Job Title: Senior Maintenance Engineer

Location: Dublin 12

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to join our client, a leading provider of automated material handling and postal automation systems. This is a permanent role in Dublin 12, offering the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art, high-speed automation technology.

The Senior Maintenance Engineer will provide advanced technical leadership and support to the maintenance team, working closely with the Maintenance Manager and deputising where required.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level technical support to maintenance technicians and supervisors, acting as the second level of escalation for equipment faults.
  • Carry out advanced fault diagnosis and root cause analysis across automated, electrical, mechanical, electronic, and control systems.
  • Work closely with the Maintenance Manager, deputising in their absence and supporting day-to-day team operations.
  • Lead investigations into recurring or complex equipment issues and develop long-term technical solutions.
  • Develop, modify, and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to improve equipment performance and availability.
  • Support and oversee PM planning, execution, and optimisation.
  • Manage and support spares strategy, including stock levels, sourcing, tracking, and supplier liaison.
  • Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and reports clearly to management, customers, and suppliers.
  • Support training and upskilling of maintenance personnel through coaching and technical guidance.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in full compliance with health, safety, quality, and ISO standards.

We Are Interested in Speaking With:

  • Senior Maintenance Engineers with strong electrical or electromechanical backgrounds, or
  • Experienced engineers currently operating in high-speed automated or material handling environments, or
  • Candidates with proven experience acting as a technical authority or escalation point within maintenance teams, or
  • Engineers with experience supporting complex automation supplied by OEMs such as NEC, Leonardo, Beumer, or EA&E (advantageous).

Key Requirements:

  • Level 8 degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred) or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in fault-finding across automated production or processing equipment.
  • Strong expertise in automation systems, including electrical, electronic, mechanical, PLC, PC, and control systems.
  • Proven experience delivering root cause analysis and long-term reliability improvements.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
  • Experience supporting, coaching, and developing maintenance teams.

For a confidential discussion and further information on this Senior Maintenance Engineer role in Dublin 12, please contact Jamie Fannon:

jamie.fannon@collinsmcnicholas.ie

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