Location: South of Belfast

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package

We are currently recruiting for a Site Engineering & Maintenance Manager to join a well-established industrial processing business operating within a fast-paced, heavy plant environment.

This is a site-level leadership role with full responsibility for engineering performance, maintenance strategy, and contractor management. The position offers the opportunity to take ownership of engineering standards and play a key role in improving plant reliability and operational efficiency.

You will take ownership of all engineering activity on site, with a strong focus on driving standards, improving maintenance practices, and ensuring compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full responsibility for site engineering and maintenance performance
• Managing and coordinating external maintenance contractors
• Leading a small on-site engineering team
• Driving the transition from reactive to planned/preventative maintenance
• Ownership of permits, RAMS, and engineering compliance standards
• Ensuring adherence to HSE legislation and site procedures
• Supporting plant reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Involvement in CAPEX projects, upgrades, and new equipment installation
• Monitoring maintenance performance, costs, and contractor effectiveness

The role supports a heavy industrial processing facility, involving equipment such as:

• Shredders, conveyors, and mechanical handling systems
• Material separation and processing equipment
• Bulk handling and recycling-related plant

This is a hands-on environment where engineering plays a critical role in maintaining operational performance.

We are looking for a strong engineering leader who is comfortable taking ownership and driving standards on site. xbpsjku

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a maintenance management or site engineering role
• Background in heavy industrial environments such as recycling, waste processing, aggregates, FMCG, or similar
• Experience managing contractors and external service providers
• Strong knowledge of permits, RAMS, and engineering compliance
• Experience improving maintenance strategies (PPM, CMMS, reliability)
• Good understanding of HSE standards and safe systems of work
• Ability to lead, influence, and drive improvements across site

• Site-level ownership with real autonomy
• Opportunity to shape and improve engineering standards
• Investment in plant and ongoing improvement projects
• Long-term, stable opportunity within an essential industry