Facilities Technician Lead

bidvestnoonan; Blanchardstown; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Noonan in West Dublin is seeking a Facilities Support Supervisor & Lead Technician to lead maintenance activities within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical facility.

You will coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, manage contractors, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while supporting the facilities lead and developing a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical qualifications and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance and contractor management.
• Proactive and able to work across multiple functions in GMP setting.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and supervising planned and reactive maintenance.
• Contractor and team management.
• Troubleshooting and fault finding on client systems.
• Asset work order management and asset register updates.
• GMP documentation.
• Support the facilities lead in budget management.
• Health & Safety compliance.
• On-call requirements.

Skills

Electrical qualifications

Mechanical qualifications

Education

Electrical/Mechanical trade qualification

Job description

Facilities Support Supervisor & Lead technician

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career in Facilities Management within the pharmaceutical industry.

Location: West Dublin

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive team, working primarily Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will have electrical or mechanical qualifications and skills to solve problems, to undertake and manage tasks including planned and reactive maintenance and contractor management. This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same. The role provides exposure to a wide range of facilities, maintenance and compliance activities within a GMP-regulated environment. The successful candidate will be proactive, eager to learn, and capable of working across multiple functions while developing new skills and gaining valuable industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling and supervising planned and reactive maintenance
• Contractor and team management
• Troubleshooting and fault finding on client’s systems
• Asset work order management / Asset register updates
• GMP documentation
• Support the facilities lead in budget management
• Health & Safety compliance
• On-call requirements

Scope

• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with safety standards, company policies, GMP, quality requirements and relevant legislation.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with client stakeholders and service providers
• Plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance activities to optimize asset reliability and performance.
• Manage, train, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians to ensure high levels of technical performance.
• Identify required materials, components and spare parts for maintenance activities, and support the sourcing and ordering of appropriate items to ensure timely completion of works.
• Conduct routine site walkdowns and inspections to identify defects, hazards and maintenance requirements.
• Support site shutdowns, projects and equipment upgrade as required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and in accordance with approved procedures, permits and site requirements.

Use the site Asset Management System to receive, update and close work orders in a timely manner.

• Must have IT skills with experience using Asset Management Systems and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service reports, equipment history and asset information within electronic systems.
• Support the management and upkeep of the site asset register, including asset verification and data updates where required.
• Communicate maintenance activities, equipment issues, operational risks and improvement opportunities to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, operational efficiency and site performance.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with site safety, quality and GMP requirements.
• Support audits and inspections by providing maintenance records and documentation as requested.

About Us

‘For nearly 50 years, we’ve played a vital role in helping our customers succeed. Built on strong, long‑standing relationships, our business is powered by people who are deeply connected to the communities where we live and work.

Our purpose guides every action and decision we make, “to proudly create safer and healthier communities today, for tomorrow.” It reflects who we are, what we stand for, and the impact we strive to make every day.

Across our team of 27,000 dedicated professionals from 157 countries, that purpose comes to life through commitment, care, and a shared responsibility to the people we serve—now and for generations to come.'When you join Bidvest Noonan, you’re joining a team where your work has real impact, where your career can grow, where you belong, and where you help shape a safer, healthier future for us all.’