Facilities & Safety Officer — Travel Across Ireland

Autotech Recruit Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension scheme

Life cover

Health insurance discounts

Mobile phone discounts

Bike to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Sports & Social Club

Job summary

Autotech Recruit Ltd is seeking a Facilities Officer to join a growing automotive services organisation across Ireland. Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, you will oversee facilities maintenance, health & safety compliance and site improvement projects across multiple locations.

The role involves regular travel to sites nationwide (Dublin, Newbridge, Cork, Limerick, Sligo), hands-on maintenance, supervising contractors, and maintaining accurate compliance records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a facilities, maintenance, handyperson or trade-based role.
• Practical experience in minor carpentry, plumbing, decorating and building repairs.
• Experience carrying out workplace inspections or risk assessments.
• Good understanding of workplace health & safety requirements.
• Knowledge of fire safety systems and emergency procedures.
• Competent in the safe use of hand and power tools.
• Strong organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Confident using email, spreadsheets and digital reporting systems.
• Current Safe Pass card
• Manual Handling certification
• Full clean driving licence
• Willingness to travel nationwide with occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general building maintenance and repairs.
• Complete minor carpentry, plumbing, decorating and fixing work.
• Assemble, install and move furniture, fixtures and fittings.
• Support office moves and workspace reconfigurations.
• Respond to maintenance issues including lighting, leaks, drainage, waste management and landscaping.
• Conduct workplace inspections and health & safety audits.
• Identify hazards, record defects and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Monitor fire safety equipment, escape routes and emergency procedures.
• Support fire drills and site compliance activities.
• Supervise contractors and monitor works carried out on site.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, certificates and inspection logs.
• Purchase materials and coordinate minor works within budget.
• Provide regular updates to the Health & Safety Manager on compliance and maintenance activities.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Handyperson

Tools handling

Documentation & reporting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Autotech Recruit Ltd is seeking a Facilities Officer to join a growing automotive services organisation across Ireland. Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, you will oversee facilities maintenance, health & safety compliance and site improvement projects across multiple locations.

The role involves regular travel to sites nationwide (Dublin, Newbridge, Cork, Limerick, Sligo), hands-on maintenance, supervising contractors, and maintaining accurate compliance records.