Job Title: Transport Operations Director

Contact: Conor O'Hagan

Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and strategic Transport Operations Director to join a leading logistics organisation. With a strong reputation for delivering ambient, chilled, and frozen logistics solutions across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, this organisation is at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in the transport sector. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of the transport operations, driving growth, and ensuring operational excellence.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Strategic Leadership Role – Shape the future of transport operations across the UK and Ireland.
2. Attractive Salary & Benefits – Competitive remuneration package reflective of experience.
3. Sustainability Focus – Be part of a company committed to environmental innovation.

The Role:

As Transport Operations Director, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all transport activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering a transport strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
• Leading transformation initiatives to optimise the transport network, improve service performance, and reduce costs.
• Forecasting future capacity requirements and identifying investment needs.
• Overseeing daily transport operations to ensure KPIs and SLAs are met.
• Ensuring compliance with transport legislation, regulatory frameworks, and safety standards.
• Managing fleet strategy, including procurement, utilisation, and maintenance, with a focus on sustainability.
• Implementing advanced routing, planning, and transport management systems.
• Leading and motivating the transport team to foster a high-performance culture.
• Managing the transport budget, ensuring cost control and financial performance.
• Supporting commercial evaluations, bids, tenders, and customer solutions with transport expertise.
• Driving innovation through digital tools, automation, and real-time visibility solutions.
• Leading sustainability and carbon-reduction initiatives within the transport function.
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders.
• Representing the transport function at senior leadership forums.

The Person:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a senior transport or logistics leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, compliance, and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Experience in strategic planning, network optimisation, and cost management.
• A track record of delivering transformation initiatives and driving operational excellence.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost modelling.
• Familiarity with transport management systems, digital tools, and sustainability initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

The Reward:

• Competitive Salary – Reflective of experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including travel expenses and other perks.
• Career Development – Opportunity to lead and shape the future of a growing organisation.
• Sustainability Focus – Work with a company committed to environmental innovation.
• Dynamic Culture – Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Next Steps:

For further information and to apply for this Transport Operations Director role, please contact Conor O'Hagan. Visit our website to explore a full list of opportunities in the logistics and transport sector.

Why Hunter Savage?

At Hunter Savage, we pride ourselves on being a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise in our industry specialisations. Our team is dedicated to providing expert, confidential advice to help you find the right role that aligns with your career aspirations.

Salary is usually negotiable, and the details listed are to be used as a guide, based on factors such as your experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.

Start a conversation with Hunter Savage today and take the next step in your career journey.

Job Title: Maintenance Engineering Manager

Contact: Conor O'Hagan

Description:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Maintenance Engineering Manager to join a leading manufacturing organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing engineering team, optimise plant performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The successful Maintenance Engineering Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring operational efficiency, minimising downtime, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Role:

1. Competitive salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience.
2. Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled engineering team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
3. Comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and employee discounts.

The Role:

As the Maintenance Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the on-site engineering team, ensuring optimal performance and productivity.
• Oversee daily breakdowns and implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues and train the team to adopt similar problem-solving techniques.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to achieve daily operational targets.
• Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives and manage small capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, enforce site rules, and manage contractor and visitor control measures.
• Provide technical support to the team and keep senior management informed of significant issues.
• Coach and mentor team members, managing performance, training, holidays, and absences.
• Track engineering KPIs and develop action plans to achieve targets and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a deputy for the Site Engineering Manager when required.

The Person:

The ideal candidate for this Maintenance Engineering Manager role will have:

• 3-5 years of experience managing a team within a manufacturing environment.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., Engineering Degree, HND, or a time-served apprenticeship).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• A solid understanding of health and safety regulations and legislation related to engineering.
• Excellent project and cost management skills.
• Experience with change management processes and new technologies.
• Previous experience in an FMCG production environment (desirable).

The Reward:

• Salary: Up to £60,000, depending on experience.
• Benefits:
  • 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% and life assurance.
  • On-site parking for convenience.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support services, including counselling and financial guidance.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Exclusive discounts through the company’s discount scheme, offering savings at over 500 retailers, including Asda, Tesco, Currys, and Argos.
• Culture: Join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, teamwork, and professional development.

Next Steps:

For further information and to apply for this Maintenance Engineering Manager role, please contact Conor O'Hagan, Visit our website to explore a full list of opportunities tailored to your expertise.

Why Hunter Savage?

At Hunter Savage, we pride ourselves on providing expert, confidential recruitment advice tailored to your career aspirations. Our team specialises in connecting talented professionals with leading organisations across a range of industries. Let us help you take the next step in your career.

Salary is usually negotiable, and the details listed are to be used as a guide, based on factors such as your experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.

Project / Site Manager (Utilities / ESB)

Dublin

€70K / €90K DOE

Site-based Project / Site Manager role with a growing utilities contractor delivering ESB projects across Dublin, Meath, and Kildare. Strong pipeline of secured work with long-term stability. Ideal for a Site Agent or Manager with utilities experience looking to step up.

Full Description

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Strong pipeline of ESB and utilities projects across Dublin / Meath / Kildare
2. Site-based leadership role managing multiple crews and live workstreams
3. Excellent progression opportunity within a well-established contractor

The Role:

· Manage day-to-day site operations across ESB and utilities projects
· Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers on multiple workstreams
· Ensure compliance with ESB standards, RAMS, permits, and H&S procedures
· Monitor programme delivery and report progress to senior management
· Maintain quality standards and accurate site records across all live projects

The Person:

· Proven experience in a Site Management / Site Agent role within civils or utilities
· Prior experience working on ESB or utilities-based projects
· Strong understanding of health & safety, permits, and compliance processes
· Experience managing subcontractors and live construction environments
· Full driving licence and willingness to travel across regional sites

The Rewards:

· €70,000 – €90,000 salary (DOE)
· Company vehicle and fuel card
· Pension and benefits package
· Long-term opportunity with a strong pipeline of secured work

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Project / Site Manager (Utilities / ESB Works) job, please contact Hunter Savage. Visit our website for a full list of Construction & Engineering opportunities.

Expert, confidential recruitment advice.

Salary is usually negotiable; salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.

Job Title: Quality Technologist

Description

We are hiring for our client for a Quality Technologist to join their Technical team based in Enniskillen. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated quality professional to play a key role in maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The successful Quality Technologist will work closely with Production and Technical teams to champion food safety culture, support audits, manage supplier compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This Quality Technologist position offers excellent career development within a well-established and growing business.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Monday to Friday onsite role with excellent work-life balance
2. Opportunity to work with a leading food manufacturing business and progress your technical career
3. Broad role covering food safety, audits, continuous improvement and supplier quality

The Role

• Champion and promote a positive food safety and quality culture across the site
• Ensure compliance with BRC standards, customer requirements and internal quality systems
• Lead technical projects including hygiene validation, allergen management and food safety initiatives
• Manage supplier relationships, non-conformances and corrective actions
• Support customer, regulatory and third-party audits, ensuring audit readiness at all times
• Investigate quality issues and implement effective root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Deliver training sessions on HACCP, allergen awareness and food safety procedures
• Analyse quality data and utilise continuous improvement tools to drive operational excellence
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to improve standards and customer satisfaction
• Assist in maintaining documentation and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements

The Person

• HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3 qualifications
• Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of BRC standards and food industry regulations
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with great attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Desirable:

• Experience using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8-Step Problem Solving
• Experience supporting or leading third-party audits
• Qualification or background in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline

The Reward

• Competitive salary package
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative Technical team
• Excellent long-term career progression and development opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile customer accounts and continuous improvement projects
• Work within a business committed to quality, innovation and operational excellence

Reliability Engineer – Belfast –  Dayshift

We are hiring for our client, a well-established and highly successful production business, who are seeking to appoint a Reliability Engineer to join their engineering team in Belfast. This Reliability Engineer opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in improving equipment performance, driving preventative maintenance strategies and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

If you are an experienced Reliability Engineer looking for a Monday to Friday dayshift position with an excellent benefits package and genuine long-term career prospects, this could be an excellent next move.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. £50,000–£52,000 salary
2. Monday to Friday dayshift role – enjoy a great work-life balance
3. Excellent benefits package including strong match pension, 33 days holidays, private healthcare

The Role

• Lead reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across production assets
• Analyse equipment performance and identify opportunities to reduce downtime
• Develop and optimise preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
• Use root cause analysis techniques to investigate recurring equipment failures
• Work closely with maintenance and production teams to improve plant performance
• Monitor key reliability metrics and recommend engineering improvements
• Support capital projects and equipment upgrades where required
• Promote best practice maintenance standards and continuous improvement culture

The Person

• Relevant engineering qualification
• Previous experience in a Reliability Engineer or similar engineering role within manufacturing or FMCG
• Strong understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance principles
• Experience carrying out root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and asset reliability techniques
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

The Reward

• Salary of £50,000–£52,000
• Monday to Friday dayshift working pattern
• Excellent matched pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave
• Private health insurance
• Supportive engineering team and positive working environment
• Long-term career development opportunities

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Reliability Engineer job, please contact Matthew Bell.

Visit our website to view a full range of Engineering & Operations opportunities across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

At Hunter Savage, we're a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep market knowledge and long-standing relationships across the engineering sector. We provide expert, confidential career advice and connect professionals with opportunities that offer genuine progression and long-term growth.

Salary details are provided as a guide and may be negotiable depending on experience and expertise. Shortlisting criteria may be enhanced depending on the volume and calibre of applications received.

HR Manager

• Mid Ulster/Co Antrim
• Exciting, new, permanent role
• Highly successful organisation
• Great team environment
• Excellent salary

We are hiring for our client, a highly successful and growing organisation in Mid Ulster/County Antrim, who are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead their HR function.

Reporting to the Company Director, this is a great HR leadership role with full responsibility for the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, engagement, absence management, payroll reporting, and HR policy development.

The HR Manager will act as a trusted advisor to the senior management team, supporting business growth and embedding a positive people culture across multiple sites.

Top Things to Know About this Job

• Lead the HR function within a fast-growing, multi-site organisation
• Strategic and operational HR responsibility, supporting business growth and employee engagement
• Competitive salary and benefits package with excellent career development opportunities

The Role

• Develop and implement the HR strategy aligned to business objectives
• Lead HR operations across multiple sites, providing expert advice to senior leaders and managers
• Oversee employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, and performance management processes
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, probation, offboarding, and workforce planning
• Deliver learning and development initiatives and management training programmes
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and culture initiatives
• Maintain HR systems, accurate records, and HR reporting to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance with Irish, UK, and European employment legislation
• Lead HR projects and organisational improvement initiatives
• Support multi-jurisdiction employment and global mobility requirements where applicable

The Person

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Law, or related discipline
• CIPD qualified or equivalent professional HR accreditation desirable
• Significant experience in a senior HR generalist or HR management role
• Strong knowledge of Irish, UK, and European employment legislation
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters and HR processes across multiple sites
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
• Commercially minded, organised, and proactive
• High integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office

The Reward

• Competitive salary
• Permanent, full-time HR leadership role
• Strategic impact across a growing organisation
• Opportunity to shape culture, engagement, and people strategy
• Exposure to multi-site and multi-jurisdictional HR operations
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

For further information and to apply for this HR Manager role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland at Hunter Savage for a confidential discussion.

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting HR professionals across Northern Ireland and Ireland.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager – Swords, Dublin

We are hiring for our client, a well-established and growing FMCG business, who is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the engineering function at their Swords facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys driving reliability, improving maintenance performance and leading continuous improvement projects in a fast-paced production environment.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Manager or an engineer looking to take the next step in your career, this could be the ideal next step.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Maintenance Manager Job

1. €60,000–€70,000 salary
2. Monday to Friday dayshift – excellent work-life balance
3. Lead maintenance strategy and projects within a busy FMCG manufacturing site

The Role

• Lead and manage the site maintenance department and engineering team
• Oversee and continuously improve the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme
• Ensure efficient response to equipment breakdowns and minimise downtime
• Drive maintenance best practice and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead engineering and capital projects from planning through to completion
• Monitor equipment performance and implement reliability improvements
• Work closely with production teams to maximise plant efficiency and output
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and maintenance standards

The Person

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Manager or some supervisory experience
• Strong background within FMCG, food manufacturing or another fast-paced production environment
• Multiskilled ability highly desirable
• Proven experience managing preventative maintenance programmes
• Ability to lead engineering teams and coordinate maintenance activities
• Experience delivering maintenance or site improvement projects
• Strong problem-solving, planning and communication skills

The Reward

• Competitive salary of €60,000–€70,000
• Monday to Friday dayshift working pattern
• Opportunity to lead and shape the maintenance function
• Join a successful manufacturing business with ongoing investment
• Long-term career progression and professional development opportunities

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Maintenance Manager opportunity, please contact Matthew Bell. Visit our website for a full list of current opportunities.

Why Hunter Savage?

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Engineering & Operations and other professional sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.

We provide expert, confidential career advice and work closely with both employers and candidates to build long-term relationships and deliver the right fit.

Salary information is provided as a guide and is negotiable depending on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to enhance shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of applications received.

Planning & Environmental Solicitor 

Hunter Savage is delighted to be partnering with a leading Dublin law firm to recruit a Planning & Environmental Solicitor.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor looking to build a long-term career in Planning & Environmental law while gaining exposure to judicial reviews and wider litigation matters. You'll join a growing practice where you'll have the chance to make a genuine impact and work on high-quality, commercially focused files from day one.

The Role

• Advise clients on a broad range of planning and environmental matters
• Assist with judicial reviews and related litigation proceedings
• Support developers and commercial clients on planning issues arising from significant projects
• Draft pleadings, legal submissions and court documentation
• Work closely with senior lawyers on complex and high-profile matters
• Play a key role in the continued growth of a developing specialist practice

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE
• Experience in Planning & Environmental law, litigation or judicial review is advantageous
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills
• Commercially minded with excellent communication abilities
• Keen to develop specialist expertise within a collaborative team

What's on Offer?

• Exposure to high-quality planning, environmental and judicial review work
• Opportunity to become a key member of a growing practice
• Strong pipeline of developer-led and commercially driven matters
• Hybrid working
• Excellent salary, benefits and genuine long-term career progression

If you're interested in learning more, get in touch with Amy Davis at Hunter Savage for a confidential discussion.

Description

Hunter Savage is delighted to be hiring on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Financial Advisor to join a growing and ambitious team in Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for an established financial planning professional who enjoys building long-term client relationships and delivering high-quality advice across pensions, investments and wider wealth management.

The successful Senior Financial Advisor will inherit and develop client relationships while working within a collaborative, supportive environment that values professional development and client service. With hybrid working and an attractive package on offer, this is an opportunity to join a business committed to long-term growth.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Senior Financial Advisor Job

1. Competitive salary with attractive bonus and benefits package
2. Hybrid working model based in Dublin
3. Opportunity to work with an established client base while developing your own portfolio

The Role

• Provide holistic financial planning advice to individual and business clients
• Advise on pensions, investments, protection and wealth management solutions
• Build and maintain trusted long-term client relationships
• Conduct regular portfolio and financial planning reviews
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client accounts through excellent service
• Work closely with internal support teams to deliver an exceptional client experience
• Ensure all advice is delivered in line with regulatory and compliance requirements
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the advisory team

The Person

• Previous experience working as a Financial Advisor or Financial Planner
• Strong knowledge of pensions, investments and financial planning
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Commercially minded with a client-focused approach
• Experience managing a portfolio of private clients
• Relevant financial services qualifications are advantageous
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively

The Reward

• Excellent salary package
• Performance-related bonus potential
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Established and supportive team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Long-term career progression with a growing organisation

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Senior Financial Advisor position, please contact Connor Donaghy at Hunter Savage.

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Accountancy & Finance and Financial Services. We provide expert, confidential career advice and partner with professionals looking to take the next step in their careers.

Salary details are intended as a guide and are dependent on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to enhance shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of applications received.

We are delighted to be hiring on behalf of our client, a well-established general practice in Wicklow, who are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join their team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to support solicitors on a variety of civil litigation matters within a busy and professional environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Join a well-established general practice in Wicklow
2. Support a busy Litigation team
3. Competitive salary and benefits package

The Role

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the Litigation team
• Draft, format, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, and other documentation
• Manage diaries, meetings, and court deadlines
• Assist with preparing court bundles and documentation for hearings
• Maintain and update case files and records
• Liaise with clients, counsel, and court offices professionally
• Support billing, time recording, and general office administration

The Person

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and court procedures
• Excellent typing, document formatting, and organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Professional, proactive, and detail-oriented

The Rewards

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and professional legal team
• Exposure to varied civil litigation matters

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Litigation Legal Secretary role, please contact Clare Patterson. Visit our website for a full list of legal support opportunities.

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Salary is usually negotiable; listed salaries are a guide and may vary depending on experience.