Job Introduction
Facilities Manager
Location: Athlone, Ireland
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: €45,000-€47,000 per annum
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to oversee the delivery of hard and soft facilities services on site for a major account.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and maintaining high standards of service delivery across multiple stakeholders. You will lead on-site teams, manage contractors, oversee maintenance programmes, and act as the key operational contact for the client.
The successful candidate will be a customer-focused facilities professional with strong leadership skills, commercial awareness, and a proven ability to manage operational performance in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
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Manage the day-to-day delivery of hard and soft facilities services across the contract.
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Lead, motivate, and develop the on-site service delivery team.
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Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and lifecycle replacement programmes.
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Manage reactive maintenance requests and ensure contractual service levels are achieved.
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Scope, manage, and verify minor works projects.
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Coordinate contractors and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
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Manage permit-to-work and safe systems of work processes.
Client & Stakeholder Management
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Act as the primary operational point of contact for the client and key stakeholders.
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Build and maintain strong working relationships through effective communication and service delivery.
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Attend client meetings and provide operational updates and performance reporting.
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Resolve issues promptly and professionally while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
Health, Safety & Compliance
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Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and company policies.
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Lead safety initiatives including toolbox talks, safety walks, and near-miss reporting.
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Monitor contractor compliance and site safety performance.
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Promote a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement across all service lines.
Financial & Contract Management
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Monitor lifecycle expenditure and ensure spending remains within agreed budgets.
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Manage materials ordering and cost control processes.
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Support small works estimation and project delivery.
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Understand and interpret contractual requirements to ensure compliance and value delivery.
Administration & Reporting
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Maintain accurate contract documentation, records, and compliance files.
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Produce operational, maintenance, and performance reports as required.
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Coordinate site inductions and onboarding activities.
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Manage payroll and timekeeping processes for site-based teams.
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Maintain lifecycle plans, budgets, and performance data.
About You
Essential Experience & Skills
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Previous Facilities Management experience in a management or supervisory capacity.
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Experience managing both hard and soft FM services.
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Strong people management and leadership skills.
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Experience working in a client-facing environment.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes.
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Financial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and costs.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Desirable
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Experience working within a PPP, education, or public sector environment.
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Understanding of lifecycle management and asset replacement programmes.
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Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
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Experience managing small works projects.
What You'll Bring
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A customer-focused approach to service delivery.
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
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The confidence to lead teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Why Sodexo?:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
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Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
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An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
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Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
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Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
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Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
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Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
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Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
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Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
A little more about Sodexo:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
