Maintenance Engineer

The Central Bank of Ireland serves the public interest by safeguarding monetary and financial stability and by working to ensure that the financial system operates in the best interests of consumers and the wider economy.We currently have a vacancy for a Maintenance Engineeron a contract of indefinite duration in the CMD Division.This role is aligned with the Bank Professional 3 grade and the BP3 salary scale, between €63,566 and €84,526 applies. Please click here for further information on our salary scales.The purpose of the role is to be responsible the installation, repair, maintenance, and optimisation of mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment and systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation.Responsibilities:

• Preventative Maintenance: Review standard of maintenance inspections and scheduled maintenance to prevent equipment failure and extend asset lifespan. Review vendor service engineer reports and implement corrective actions.
• Fault Diagnosis, Repair and Optimisation: Point of escalation as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for issues identified by maintenance craft staff including equipment malfunctions and breakdowns, using technical knowledge and diagnostic tools. Monitor performance metrics and recommend and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime. Promote a culture of reliability centred maintenance.
• Engineering Improvement Projects: Execute improvement projects relevant to Engineering while considering Safety, Quality, Reliability, Delivery and Cost factors. Lead continuous improvement projects such as, Facility enhancements, Equipment commissioning and decommissioning, Room/buildings/facilities repurposing, Adverse weather robustness programs, System ergonomic improvements. Develop and implement reactive business continuity response protocols ensuring engineering equipment readiness.
• Technical Support and Training: Provide guidance to operational staff on equipment use and basic troubleshooting. Develop and deliver maintenance training programs to Maintenance craft team.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all maintenance work adheres to health and safety regulations and organisational procedures. Participate and lead preventive and corrective actions from Engineering safety audits, working closely with Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) function. Promote and improve Control of Hazardous Energy procedures and systems.
• Documentation and Spare Parts Management: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, spare parts usage, and equipment performance. Manage the standard of maintenance documentation and embed a culture of improvement.
• Team Collaboration: Work with operations, production, quality, risk and other engineering teams to minimise disruption and foster a collaborative culture.

Requirements:

• Relevant maintenance engineering qualification (NFQ Level 7) or equivalent professional experience.
• Understanding and experience of the DMAIC methodology.
• Project Management and Continuous Improvement experience desirable.
• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering lead or reliability role in a regulated environment.
• Familiar applying principles and concepts of lean six sigma and quality methodologies.
• Competent in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and associated KPI’s.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, or electronic technical knowledge
• Proficiency with diagnostic and testing equipment
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Communication and teamwork capabilities
• Health and safety awareness
• Working knowledge of CMMS system
• High level of attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross functional collaborative environment are required.
• Ability and experience in using analytical thought to evaluate complex problems using multiple sources of information to ensure well informed, evaluative judgement calls are made on process engineering related issues based on the analysis of factual information.
• Ability to manage a number of different activities and direct the work of project team members ensuring that each team member play their part in the achievement of the team’s goals.
• Ability to mentor and share specialist knowledge with the other members of the division.
• Ability to create and sustain key relationships with stakeholders.
• A focus on achieving solutions to issues.
• Good communication skills with the ability foster a collaborative culture, with a growth mindset.

We know it's our people who make the Central Bank special and we are focused on creating a diverse, inclusive, fulfilling and progressive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives as it strengthens us, as individuals and as an organisation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates with disabilities. If we can make any reasonable accommodations for you in the recruitment process in order to give you the opportunity to perform to your best, please email our Disability Inclusion Partner at . Any information that you provide will be used only for the purposes of providing relevant support and will have no bearing on how your application will be viewed.We operate a hybrid working model to balance the flexibility working from home provides with the value our office environments bring to support collaboration and connection with colleagues. Our approach to hybrid working enables colleagues to work from home up to 50% of working days, building on an existing broad range of flexible working policies and practices already in place to support our people achieve the right balance.Our policies also provide insight into our organisational culture, work environment and working arrangements. Here are some of the key policies (subject to ongoing review and amendment).Application Details: Closing Date: 08/05/2026To apply, please complete the application form attached (via the “apply” link).Before starting your application you will be asked to create a profile with us, this will allow you to track and review your application throughout the process. Click "register" to create a profile and complete the application process.Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an automatic email from us acknowledging receipt. If you do not receive this auto-acknowledgement, please contact recruitment@centralbank.ie Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais i nGaeilgeThe Central Bank of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.