Facilities & Technical Services Manager
Midlands / South East Ireland | c€65,000 + €10,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Welcoming suitable applications for a Facilities Manager / Contract Manager for a leading international manufacturing site, operating a large, complex production facility in the South East (Wexford). Following the appointment of a new facilities management partner, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities & Technical Services Manager to establish and lead the site's facilities management function.
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a growing FM operation from the ground up. Initially, the focus will be on managing outsourced soft services, implementing best practice processes and building a structured facilities management framework. As the contract matures, the role will expand into hard services, asset management, lifecycle planning and long-term infrastructure strategy.
The Opportunity
Reporting into senior account leadership, you will act as the key site lead for facilities services delivery, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operation of the site's non-production infrastructure.
You'll play a pivotal role in transitioning the site from a largely reactive maintenance model towards a planned, data-driven facilities management programme, including the development of asset registers, maintenance strategies and supplier performance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Drive service performance through KPI and SLA management
Conduct site audits and assess building, plant and infrastructure requirements
Establish and maintain a comprehensive asset register
Develop preventative maintenance and lifecycle planning strategies
Manage contractors and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
Oversee facilities budgets, reporting and cost control
Support financial planning, forecasting and P&L performance
Identify opportunities for operational improvement and cost efficiencies
Build strong relationships with site stakeholders and senior management
Support mobilisation activities and future expansion of hard services delivery
Lead day-to-day delivery of facilities management services across the site
Manage Soft Services including:
Ø Security, Cleaning, Catering, Grounds maintenance
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an experienced facilities professional with a strong technical understanding of building services and infrastructure.
You may currently be working as a:
Facilities Manager
Technical Services Manager
Hard Services Manager
Engineering Services Manager
Site Facilities Lead
Facilities & Maintenance Manager
Essential Experience
Experience managing facilities services within a manufacturing, industrial, pharmaceutical, life sciences, logistics or large commercial environment
Strong understanding of hard services and building infrastructure
Experience overseeing external contractors and service providers
Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes
Ability to audit facilities, identify risks and implement improvement plans
Strong commercial and financial management skills
Budget and P&L responsibility experience
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Package
Salary circa €65,000
€10,000 Car Allowance
Bonus up to 15%
Pension
Healthcare
Additional benefits package
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a newly awarded account at a critical stage of its development, taking ownership of facilities operations and helping shape the long-term technical and facilities strategy of a significant manufacturing site. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to introduce best practice, build robust systems and make a tangible impact from day one.
Send your CV and application to; [email protected]
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