Site Engineer & Maintenance Manager

Site Engineering & Maintenance Manager Location: South of Belfast 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. The Role 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 Site 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. About You We are looking for a strong engineering leader who is comfortable taking ownership and driving standards on site. 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 Why Apply? * 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