Facilities Lead - County Westmeath.
This role requires an experienced and capable individual with a strong practical foundation in facilities management or a related discipline within an industrial or manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a small team to maintain and improve buildings, grounds, services and facilities at the company’s site.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilities Management
- Take full ownership of the site facilities, including buildings, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure
- Manage a planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedule for all facilities-related assets
- Oversee and coordinate all facility repairs, upgrades, and improvement projects
- Manage relationships with various stakeholders to include contract negotiations with external contractors, service providers, and vendors, ensuring quality of work and value for money
- Maintain accurate records of all facilities assets, maintenance activities, and associated costs
Team Leadership
- Lead, develop, and motivate a small facilities/maintenance/cleaning support team
- Assign and prioritise daily tasks and workload for the facilities team
- Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all facilities are fully compliant with relevant health & safety legislation, building regulations, and environmental standards
- Conduct regular facility inspections and risk assessments, addressing any issues promptly
- Support fire safety management, including maintenance of fire detection/suppression systems and emergency exits
- Ensure compliance with insurance requirements and coordinate facility-related audits
- Manage waste disposal, recycling, and environmental sustainability initiatives on-site
Utilities & Energy Management
- Monitor and manage site utilities including electricity, water, compressed air, and HVAC systems
- Identify and implement energy efficiency improvements to reduce costs and support sustainability goals
- Track utility consumption, analyse trends, and report on key metrics
- Liaise with utility providers and manage service agreements
Project Management
- Lead facilities-related capital expenditure (CapEx) projects from planning through to completion
- Manage site layout changes, office refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrades
- Prepare project proposals, budgets, timelines, and progress reports
Sustainability Initiatives:
- Identify and implement energy-saving and waste-reduction initiatives to support the company’s sustainability goals.
Experience and Qualifications required:
- A recognised qualification or demonstrable track record in Facilities Management, Engineering, Energy Management, or a related discipline.
- Alternatively a relevant SOLAS accredited Trade certification and 5 years hands-on experience.
- Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, building regulations, and environmental compliance
- Excellent organisational skills with proven experience in people management.
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Work Location: In person
