Facilities Lead

Mergon Group; Castlepollard; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holidays

Wellness Programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company Gym

Health Insurance for you and family

Defined contribution pension

Job summary

Mergon Group is seeking a Facilities Lead for its Castlepollard site in County Westmeath, Ireland. You will oversee facilities, energy management, and safety, leading a small team to maintain buildings, grounds, and services in a manufacturing environment.

You will drive preventive maintenance, coordinate upgrades, and manage external contractors, while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost efficiency. The role is full-time and on-site, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Qualification or demonstrable track record in Facilities Management, Engineering, Energy Management, or related discipline.
• SOLAS-accredited trade certification with 5 years hands-on experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, building regulations, and environmental compliance.
• Excellent organisational and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in; Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own the site facilities including buildings, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Manage a preventive maintenance schedule for all assets.
• Coordinate repairs, upgrades and improvement projects.
• Liaise with contractors, service providers and vendors to ensure quality and value.
• Lead a small facilities/maintenance/cleaning team and plan daily tasks.

Skills

Facilities Management

Team Leadership

Health & Safety

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting

Education

Facilities Management Qualification

SOLAS Accredited Trade Certification

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Mergon, we mould ideas for a sustainable future. We work with leading brands like Tesla, BMW, Xerox and Abbott to design, manufacture and deliver sustainable products for the vehicles and equipment of the future.

We care deeply about our colleagues, customers and our community and we have a curiosity that constantly pushes us to innovate and improve. We are competent, capable and we invest in our people and in our processes to ensure we continue to grow and do our best work every day.

Role Overview

We currently have an opportunity for the role ofFacilities Lead at Mergon.
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 leading a small team to maintain and improve buildings, grounds, services and facilities at the company’s site in Castlepollard.

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 would be an advantage.
• 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

Benefits:

• 26 days holidays
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities Wellness Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company Gym
• Health Insurance for you and your family
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Competitive Salary

The closing date for receipt of CVs is Friday 17th April, 2026.