Facilities Maintenance Plumbing Technician

Apleona Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona Ireland is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Plumbing Technician for a full-time, on-site role based in Dublin 2. You will maintain and repair plumbing systems in a commercial facilities environment, perform scheduled and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure safe operation of water, drainage, and heating systems.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, coordination with technical teams, documentation, and adherence to health and safety standards while supporting

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Equipment maintenance and maintenance & repair for plumbing systems and related building services.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, with the ability to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions.
• Experience in industrial maintenance within commercial, pharmaceutical, or similar technical facilities environments.
• Recognized plumbing qualification or trade certification, with relevant apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations, building codes, and best practices for safe work on live sites.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the capacity to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Full, clean driving license and flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work or emergency call-outs considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on domestic and industrial plumbing installations.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs to ensure safe and efficient operation of water, drainage, and heating systems.
• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks, supporting wider building maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with other technical team members and site management to minimize downtime for clients.
• Document work completed, adhere to health and safety procedures, and comply with company and client standards.
• Collaborate with contractors and vendors, maintain tools and equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Maintenance & repair

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Industrial maintenance

Reading schematics

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Plumbing qualification or trade certification

Job description

Company Description

Apleona Ireland, part of the global Apleona Group, is a leading provider of integrated facilities management services across more than 200 client sites nationwide. With over 1,600 employees, the company supports pharmaceutical, commercial, engineering, and technical sectors, as well as public and private organizations. Apleona delivers building and facilities management, technical services, and workplace services through a self-delivery model that emphasizes quality and reliability. Its non-core business services range from cleaning to building maintenance for clients such as universities, hospitals, schools, and pharmaceutical companies. Team members work in a professional, safety-focused environment with opportunities to support complex, high-profile facilities.

Role Description

The Facilities Maintenance Plumbing Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Dublin 2, responsible for maintaining and repairing plumbing systems in a commercial facilities environment. Day-to-day duties include performing scheduled and reactive maintenance on domestic and industrial plumbing installations, diagnosing faults, and completing repairs to ensure safe and efficient operation of water, drainage, and heating systems. The role involves carrying out preventive maintenance tasks, supporting wider building maintenance activities, and coordinating with other technical team members and site management to minimize downtime for clients. The technician will document work completed, adhere to health and safety procedures, follow company and client compliance standards, and respond to call-outs and service requests within agreed timeframes. Collaboration with contractors and vendors, maintaining tools and equipment, and contributing to continuous improvement of maintenance processes are also key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Equipment Maintenance and Maintenance & Repair for plumbing systems and related building services.


• Proficiency in Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance, with the ability to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions.


• Experience in Industrial Maintenance within commercial, pharmaceutical, or similar technical facilities environments.


• Recognized plumbing qualification or trade certification, with relevant apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience.


• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations, building codes, and best practices for safe work on live sites.


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the capacity to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.


• Full, clean driving license and flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work or emergency call-outs considered an advantage.