Facilities Engineer

Principle HR; Clonee; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Paid annual leave

Public holidays

Job summary

Principle HR is recruiting for an experienced Facilities Engineer to join a large-scale 24/7 data centre environment in Clonee, Co. Meath.

The role covers electrical, mechanical and controls systems in a hands-on capacity, with rotating 12-hour day/night shifts and weekend work. The position requires strong hands-on maintenance engineering experience in critical facilities, with 5+ years typically expected and a background in electrical/mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance engineering experience in critical environments.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical/HVAC and/or controls systems.
• Experience in a data centre, pharmaceutical, utility or similar continuous-process setting.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.
• Trade background or relevant engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain HV/LV, UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling and HVAC systems.
• Monitor BMS/EPMS, troubleshoot faults and respond to alarms.
• Deliver preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Complete work orders using CMMS/Hexagon.
• Support LOTO/COHE, isolation and permit-to-work procedures.
• Supervise vendors and contractors during maintenance.
• Carry out equipment inspections and identify issues early.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance engineering

Electrical systems

Mechanical/HVAC systems

Controls systems

Troubleshooting

Trade background or engineering

Shift work (12-hour days/nights)

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS/Hexagon

BMS/EPMS/SCADA

Job description

• Contract: 7 months, until 30 June 2027
• Salary: €91,000 p.a. + bonus, pension, paid annual leave & public holidays
• Location: Clonee, Co. Meath - onsite 5 days, rotating 12-hour shifts

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team supporting a large-scale, 24/7 data centre environment.

This is a hands-on role working across electrical, mechanical and controls systems. We are open to candidates from data centres, pharmaceutical, utility or similar critical environments.

What You'll Do

• Operate and maintain HV/LV, UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling and HVAC systems
• Monitor BMS/EPMS, troubleshoot faults and respond to alarms
• Deliver preventive and corrective maintenance
• Complete work orders using CMMS/Hexagon
• Support LOTO/COHE, isolation and permit-to-work procedures
• Supervise vendors and contractors during maintenance
• Carry out equipment inspections and identify potential issues early

What We’re Looking For

• Strong hands-on maintenance engineering experience
• Experience across electrical, mechanical/HVAC and/or controls systems
• Experience within a critical or continuous-process environment
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding ability
• Trade background or relevant engineering qualification
• Typically 5+ years' relevant experience, subject to qualification/experience equivalents
• Comfortable working rotating 12-hour day/night shifts and weekends

Nice to have: HV switching authorisation, BMS/EPMS/SCADA, CMMS/EAM or hyperscale data centre experience.

Shift Pattern

Week 1: 4 days | Week 2: 4 nights | Week 3: 4 days | Week 4: 3 nights

A strong opportunity for engineers from pharma, hospitals or other critical facilities looking to gain experience within one of Ireland's largest data centre environments.