Maintenance Team Supervisor - Limerick -144875

Jones Engineering

The Role

Overview

Supervise maintenance team in GMP pharma environment ensuring compliance and performance

Key Responsibilities

  • cmms management
  • maintenance prioritization
  • safety audits
  • shift handover
  • capability matrix
  • client updates

Tasks

-Validate and approve technician timesheets, ensuring accuracy and timely submission. -Proactively manage performance concerns and partner with Jones HR for resolution; involve client leadership where interface/contract expectations are affected. -Uphold quality in work execution and documentation in line with Site SOPs, ALCOA+ data integrity, and CMMS usage. -Track holidays, sick days, and ensure adequate coverage across shifts. -Recruitment, onboarding, and resource modeling to support workload forecasts. -Evaluate and prioritize corrective maintenance tasks, ensuring alignment with GMP and SOPs. -Conduct regular Jones safety audits and ensure adherence to site safety protocols. -Escalate promptly when predefined triggers are met; document the escalation and interim controls. -Oversee structured handovers between shifts, as outlined in the weekly standing meetings schedule. -Hold regular (target bi-weekly/monthly) developmental check-ins with each technician to coach, remove blockers, and follow up on commitments. -Conduct 1:1s weekly or bi-weekly by mutual agreement. -Monitor training completion and compliance status for all team members. -Ensure maintenance technicians are clear on their responsibilities and that tasks are completed to standard. -Lead skills assessments, maintain the capability matrix, and execute upskilling roadmaps aligned to the work plan. -Maintain regular touchpoints with Client maintenance leadership (e.g., brief weekly email updates and participation in daily/weekly huddles).

Requirements

  • gmp
  • leadership
  • 5+ years
  • bachelor's
  • cmms
  • microsoft office

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of GMP standards, ALCOA+ principles, and pharmaceutical compliance requirements. -Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills to engage and develop team members. -Proven supervisory or team leadership experience, preferably in a multi-shift operation. -Minimum 5 years of experience in a maintenance role within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. -Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent trade qualifications with supervisory experience may also be considered. -Certifications in safety auditing, GMP compliance, or maintenance management are desirable. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools for operational oversight and communication. -Demonstrated ability to manage escalations, performance issues, and resource planning effectively. -Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo) and electronic documentation platforms.

The Company

About Jones Engineering

-Delivers full‑scope engineering contracting—mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and building services—across diverse markets. -Operates flagship subsidiaries across Europe and the Middle East, including entities in UK, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Finland, and more. -Regularly works with world‑leading multinationals, delivering safe, on‑time, high‑standard installations within budget. -Maintains innovation via in‑house LEAN training programs and black/green/yellow‑belt certified staff. -Unusual fact: a 50/50 joint venture in bioenergy (Jones Celtic BioEnergy) extends its reach into renewable power. -Exports its expertise globally, underpinned by a century‑plus history and diversified engineering specialisms.

Sector Specialisms

Mechanical

Electrical

Fire Protection

Public Sector

Office

Life Science

Industrial HVAC

Process Pipework

Power & Energy

Building Services

Commercial HVAC

Pharmaceutical

Logistics Distribution Centre/Warehouse

Maintenance/Shutdowns