Facilities Manager

Neylons Facility Management Ltd; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company is seeking a full-time Facilities Manager for a manufacturing environment in Kilkenny, Ireland. The role involves providing strong leadership, managing the team, overseeing maintenance operations, and ensuring high standards of facility management. Candidates should have a third level engineering qualification, 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a hybrid working pattern, contributing to an engaging team culture.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in tendering, project, and contract management.
• Strong financial, systems, and process understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and build a positive team culture.
• Manage people day-to-day with regular feedback and resource planning.
• Oversee site procedures, non-conformances, and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer service focus

Education

Third level engineering qualification or senior trades background

Job description

To support growth and expansion we are currently recruiting a full-time Facilities Manager to join team for a manufactory environment in Kikenny.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday from 8:00-16:30/ Hybrid

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership and build a positive team culture
• Manage people day-to-day with regular feedback and resource planning
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment and plant utilities to high standards
• Implement strategic engineering goals, KPIs and objectives
• Oversee Buildings, Plant Equipment, Hard Services & Hard Services
• Attend tier meetings, own facilities actions and close them on time
• Resolve technical issues promptly to support operations
• Oversee site procedures, non-conformances and corrective actions
• Review work orders and carry out preventative maintenance
• Project manage, coordinate, and supervise third-party contractors
• Manage shift patterns, holiday cover and overtime
• Conduct performance reviews and support continuous improvement
• Keep clients informed and uphold excellent customer service

Qualifications and Experience:

• Third level engineering qualification or senior trades background with experience
• Experience in tendering for services and project/contract management.
• 3-5 years' experience in similar role
• Previous experience in maintenance or facilities within a regulated environment
• Strong financial, systems and process understanding
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and customer service focus

We are looking forward to hearing from you!