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Job Description

Maintenance Lead

About the Role

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for leading and managing maintenance engineering operations while developing technician capability in structured troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and reliability-driven maintenance.

This role combines strategic maintenance management with hands-on technical leadership to ensure high standards in safety, quality, cost, reliability, and performance. Acting as both a technical authority and people leader, the Maintenance Lead oversees maintenance execution, supports problem-solving during equipment failures, and drives continuous improvement across the maintenance function.

How you will contribute:

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, supervise, and develop the maintenance technician team
Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching, feedback, and training plans
Assign tasks and monitor team performance against KPIs
Mentor technicians in diagnostic thinking and structured problem-solving
Promote use of troubleshooting tools and best practices
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
Lead by example to maintain high standards of workmanship and professionalism

Technical Leadership & Troubleshooting

Provide technical guidance and hands-on support for equipment issues
Lead structured fault diagnosis and root cause identification
Ensure focus on eliminating root causes rather than symptoms
Act as escalation point for complex or recurring failures
Support equipment installations, upgrades, and engineering projects
Coordinate shutdowns, turnarounds, and maintenance outages

Work Order Management & Planning

Manage planning and execution of maintenance work orders
Coordinate with planners and schedulers to optimise workflows
Ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Review and approve maintenance documentation for accuracy
Align maintenance activities with production to minimise downtime
Track corrective actions through to completion

Reactive & Corrective Maintenance Governance

Ensure breakdown and reactive maintenance is executed safely and efficiently
Maintain high-quality documentation of failures and corrective actions
Prevent repeat failures through proper root cause analysis and follow-up

Reliability & Performance

Support root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives
Monitor KPIs such as uptime, PM compliance, and maintenance backlog
Identify and implement process improvements
Collaborate with reliability engineering to optimise maintenance strategies
Improve preventive maintenance plans and technical documentation

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate records in CMMS (e.g., SAP)
Support audits, inspections, and quality systems (Deviations, CAPAs)

Cost & Resource Management

Monitor and control maintenance costs
Optimise labour utilisation and eliminate inefficiencies
Manage spare parts and coordinate with stores
Oversee contractors and external service providers

Continuous Improvement

Drive consistent standards in troubleshooting and maintenance practices
Encourage technician involvement in improvement initiatives (e.g., FMEA)
Promote a strong learning and continuous improvement culture

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with Operations, Planning, Reliability Engineering, and vendors
Communicate clearly on breakdowns, risks, and corrective actions
Support cross-functional problem-solving

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards and procedures
Promote safe systems of work, including lockout/tagout
Identify and escalate safety risks promptly

What you bring to Takeda:

Essential:

Technical diploma, apprenticeship, or trade certification (Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation)
Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience, including 2 years in a leadership role
Experience with CMMS systems (preferably SAP PM)
Knowledge of GMP in regulated environments
Ability to read technical drawings (P&IDs, electrical schematics)
Strong troubleshooting experience in industrial/manufacturing environments

Desirable:

Engineering degree or equivalent
Experience with PLCs, automation, and control systems
Knowledge of Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM)
Project management experience
Experience in regulated industries (pharma, medical, food)

Skills & Competencies

Technical:

Strong hands-on maintenance expertise
Understanding of asset reliability and failure modes
Ability to translate technical issues into practical solutions

Leadership:

Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams
Strong decision-making skills under pressure
Clear and confident communicator

Problem Solving:

Analytical and structured approach to troubleshooting
Ability to identify systemic causes of failure
Evidence-based decision making

Professional Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance
Continuous improvement mindset

What you can look forward to with us:

Employer funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
Employer retirement plan contributions
Flexible working arrangements, e.g., hybrid or shiftwork with shift allowance
26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones
Family friendly policies
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing and engagement teams
Employer life insurance contributions
Development opportunities
Educational programs and formal training
Coaching and mentoring
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Revenue approved profit share scheme
Humanitarian volunteering leave options
Employer funded income protection
Subsidized canteen
Flexible employee funded options like Dental Insurance, Partner Life Insurance, Serious Illness Protection, Fuel Card, Bike to Work, Commuter Ticket, and Insurance Deals
Electric charging points available at parking locations
Takeda Resource Groups

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

Locations

Bray, Ireland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Maintenance lead

Benefits

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