Maintenance Team Lead – Abbott

Maintenance Team Lead – Medical Device Industry

Donegal, Ireland | Permanent | Rotating Days / Nights Shift

Are you ready to accelerate your career in one of Ireland’s top medical device manufacturing sites? We are proud to partner with a global healthcare leader renowned for delivering cutting-edge medical technologies that improve lives worldwide. Their Donegal facility plays a pivotal role in producing life-changing diabetes management solutions used by millions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Maintenance Team Lead to join a dynamic, high-performing team. You’ll oversee critical shift operations, drive continuous improvement, and lead a skilled team of operators, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and efficiency. This permanent role operates on a continental shift pattern, offering excellent work-life balance, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a real impact on global health.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues, minimising production downtime across shifts
• Maintain accurate maintenance and operational records in line with SOPs and regulatory requirements
• Lead and support Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives to optimise equipment performance and system efficiency
• Manage and coach shift teams to meet key performance metrics, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Identify team development needs, conduct performance reviews, and foster a culture of growth and accountability
• Oversee training compliance to meet ISO standards and evolving operational demands
• Ensure adherence to 6S standards, promoting a safe, efficient, and clean working environment
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation, problem-solving, and operational excellence

Key Requirements

Benefits

Shift Pattern

This role follows a continental 12-hour shift (7 AM–7 PM / 7 PM–7 AM), rotating between :

For more details on this role, feel free to reach out to Emma Cawley at