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Maintenance Manager (Civil Engineering)
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 38,845 - 47,478 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kildare
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Maintenance Manager (Civil Engineering)
Location: Co. Kildare
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €45,000-€55,000+ per year / hourly rate (DOE)
Benefits: Company vehicle, 5% pension, healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), career progression
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function for a busy civil engineering and road surfacing business. You'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of HGVs, quarry plant, surfacing equipment, and site facilities across operations in Leinster and Munster.
This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing mechanics/fitters, planning preventative maintenance, managing breakdown response, and making sure the fleet and plant are always safe, compliant, and ready to work.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the inspection, servicing, and repair of HGVs, construction plant, quarry equipment, and site machinery.
Plan and implement preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
Lead and supervise the maintenance team (fitters, mechanics, and support staff); allocate daily workload and support technical problem-solving.
Coordinate and respond quickly to urgent breakdowns and emergency repairs.
Maintain accurate service records, inspection logs, and compliance documentation for all vehicles, plant, and equipment.
Ensure all maintenance activities meet health, safety, and environmental standards.
Manage maintenance budgets, parts procurement, and relationships with external contractors/suppliers.
Liaise with project managers, site supervisors, and operations leads to align maintenance activity with programme needs.
Drive continuous improvement in workshop standards, reliability, and asset performance.What We're Looking For
Proven experience in a maintenance management/workshop management/fleet & plant lead role, ideally in quarry, construction, civil engineering, road surfacing, or heavy plant environments.
Strong technical understanding of HGVs, surfacing plant, quarry/construction machinery, hydraulics, and diagnostics.
Able to prioritise reactive and planned work in a live operational environment.
Confident people leader with experience supervising fitters/mechanics.
Competent in maintenance planning, scheduling, and asset management systems.
Strong awareness of safety, compliance, and audit standards.
Full clean driving licence (HGV licence is an advantage).
Relevant mechanical or plant maintenance qualification (or equivalent practical experience).Desirable:
Experience with hydraulic systems, welding/fabrication, fault diagnostics, and compliance inspections.
Familiarity with ISO standards, safety audits, Safe Pass, and Manual Handling.Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Flexibility for overtime or emergency call-outs as required.Package / Benefits
Salary: €45,000-€55,000+ per year / hourly rate, depending on experience.
Company vehicle.
5% pension.
Healthcare.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Career progression within a well-established civil engineering/road surfacing/quarry operations business.This role will suit someone who:
Is currently a senior HGV / plant fitter, workshop supervisor, or fleet maintenance lead and is ready to step into full responsibility for people, budget, compliance, and planning.
Understands that uptime = delivery.
Wants long-term stability and progression.How to Apply
Please apply with:
Your CV
A short summary of your experience with HGV/plant/quarry or civils equipment maintenance
Your notice period
Your salary expectations
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