Facilities Technician

Role Overview

We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for a permanent, full-time position based in Ringaskiddy, Cork. The successful candidate will be responsible for the comprehensive maintenance and upkeep of operational buildings and services within a client pharmaceutical facility. This role encompasses mechanical and electrical building services, building fabric, subcontractor oversight, and general facilities operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement schedules for mechanical and electrical building services maintenance.
• Plan and organize maintenance activities for the building's fabric.
• Perform frontline maintenance and troubleshooting for building services and fabric issues as needed.
• Manage and coordinate with subcontractors when they are on-site.
• Liaise with building occupants to ensure timely response and resolution of requests.
• Execute work in strict accordance with site policies, schedules, and procedures.
• Complete all necessary site documentation before and after task completion.
• Participate in relevant client site training programs.
• Conduct Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for equipment and tasks.
• Maintain and validate Maintenance Task List steps.
• Update maintenance records using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Ensure a working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations.
• Familiarize yourself with all relevant statutory requirements.
• Stay current with training requirements and ensure completion.
• Participate in area audits and address any resulting actions.
• Analyze maintenance performance data using KPIs, focusing on improvements in: spares cost, planned vs. corrective maintenance ratio, maintenance man-hours per equipment/system, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and equipment reliability trends.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Possess a Senior Trades qualification, City & Guilds, or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Mechanical and/or Electrical fields with a strong understanding of fundamental facilities and building services systems.
• Proficiency in maintaining systems such as Pumps, HVAC Systems, Compressors, Boilers, steam systems, DHW skids, Chilled water systems, and electrical distribution/lighting.
• Experience with Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Building Management Systems.
• Experience working within a Computerized Maintenance Management Work Order system environment.
• Familiarity with documented Permit to Work Systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to interpret and understand P&IDs.
• Understanding of instrumentation including temperature, level, flow, and pressure sensors.
• Knowledge and practical experience with facilities and building fabric maintenance systems.
• Demonstrate good initiative and a proactive approach to duties.
• Essential experience working collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong self-motivation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

This is a permanent, full-time position requiring 39 hours per week. Candidates must possess the legal right to work in Ireland. EU/EEA nationals will be asked to provide proof of their right to work. Non-EU/EEA nationals will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information regarding work permits can be found on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website. Veolia is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.