Engineering & Facilities Manager

Hunter Savage; Ireland's Eye; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Savage is seeking an experienced Group Engineering & Facilities Manager to lead the facilities, maintenance and utilities across multiple sites in North Dublin. You will drive safe, compliant and efficient operations within a high-care food manufacturing environment and lead strategic CAPEX projects and energy optimisation initiatives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong stakeholder management and a track record in continuous improvement within FMCG manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or Facilities Management.
• 5–10 years’ experience in facilities/maintenance/operational leadership within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Proven multi-site management experience.
• Strong understanding of BRCGS, HACCP, and statutory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities, maintenance, utilities, and infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Develop and implement group-wide facilities standards, policies and best practices.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programmes to improve asset reliability.
• Manage utilities and energy optimisation initiatives.
• Develop annual facilities and maintenance budgets and monitor KPIs for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Compliance awareness

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services/Facilities Management degree

Tools

PEMAC

SAP PM

Job description

Job Title: Group Facilities Manager

Contact: Conor O'Hagan

Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Engineering & Facilities Manager to join a leading organisation based in North Dublin. This role offers the chance to lead and coordinate all facilities, maintenance, utilities, infrastructure, and site services across multiple manufacturing sites. Operating within a high-care chilled food manufacturing environment, the Group Engineering & Facilities Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all production facilities, utilities, and support services.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader with strong operational, technical, and stakeholder management skills to drive operational reliability, food safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting business growth.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Role:

1. Attractive Salary – Competitive package based on experience.
2. Multi-Site Responsibility – Opportunity to lead across multiple manufacturing sites.
3. Strategic and Operational Leadership – A chance to make a significant impact in a high-care food manufacturing environment.

The Role:

As the Group Engineering & Facilities Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage all facilities, maintenance, utilities, and infrastructure functions across multiple sites.
• Develop and implement group-wide facilities standards, policies, and best practices.
• Oversee Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) programmes to minimise downtime and improve asset reliability.
• Manage utilities such as refrigeration, HVAC, boilers, compressed air, and electrical distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, Health & Safety, and environmental standards.
• Drive energy optimisation and utilities cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage contractors and service providers, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Lead CAPEX projects, including factory expansions and energy optimisation projects.
• Develop and manage annual facilities and maintenance budgets.
• Produce regular KPI and performance reports for senior management.

The Person:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree or trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or Facilities Management.
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in facilities, maintenance, or operational leadership within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Proven multi-site management experience.
• Strong understanding of BRCGS, HACCP, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., PEMAC, SAP PM).
• Strong financial and budget management experience.
• A continuous improvement mindset and project management expertise.

The Reward:

• Competitive Salary – Reflective of experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including travel expenses and professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic Work Environment – Work within a high-performing team in a fast-paced, innovative organisation.
• Career Growth – Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and drive operational excellence.