Facilities & Safety Lead: Operations, Maintenance & Compliance

Domestic & General Property Support Services; Rathcoole; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Domestic and General Property Support Services is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the safe, efficient operation of multiple company premises in Ireland. You will oversee maintenance, safety compliance, and supplier performance to support daily business activities.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage budgets and projects. You will coordinate on-site teams, supervise contractors, and drive continuous improvement to keep facilities clean,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in facilities management or property management.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing large mixed-use development.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of company premises.
• Ensure facilities are clean, safe, secure, and fully operational.
• Coordinate preventive and reactive maintenance activities.
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain risk assessments, safety procedures, and emergency plans.
• Coordinate fire safety procedures, training, and evacuation drills.
• Manage contracts and relationships with external service providers.
• Monitor performance of cleaning, security, maintenance contractors.
• Obtain quotations and ensure services deliver value for money.
• Verify contractor compliance with policies and statutory requirements.
• Develop and maintain planned maintenance schedules.
• Monitor building systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, alarms, and security).
• Maintain records of inspections and repairs.
• Coordinate facility improvement and refurbishment projects.
• Monitor facility-related expenditure and budgets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service standards.
• Approve facility-related purchases within authorised limits.
• Oversee building security arrangements, access controls, and key management.
• Maintain records for audits and inspections.
• Respond promptly to facility-related requests and issues.
• Assist with office moves, workspace planning, and facility projects as required.
• Manage a team of handyman on site (approx. 4 employees).

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

Contractor management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Independent working

Mixed-use development

Project management

Job description

Domestic and General Property Support Services is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the safe, efficient operation of multiple company premises in Ireland. You will oversee maintenance, safety compliance, and supplier performance to support daily business activities.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage budgets and projects. You will coordinate on-site teams, supervise contractors, and drive continuous improvement to keep facilities clean,