Lead Maintenance Operative - Dublin 24

Sodexo Ireland; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in South Dublin is looking for a Lead Maintenance Operative. This full-time position involves maintaining high standards of cleaning and security, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and supporting staff training. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude. Experience in a client-facing role is beneficial but not mandatory. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee benefits package

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar client-facing role is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• A positive, energetic, and proactive attitude is required.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and site security.
• Ensure compliance with COSHH regulations.
• Support and participate in training for caretaking staff.
• Respond promptly to faults with cleaning machinery.
• Manage stock levels, including ordering cleaning consumables.
• Conduct caretaking audits to ensure service standards are met.

Skills

Communications

Interpersonal Skills

Priority Planning

Time Management

Education

No Qualification

Job description

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Introduction

Full time, 39 hours per week, €16.58 per hour, On site, Parking Opportunities for career development. Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package Lead Maintenance Operative Dublin 24 – Full time. Operational excellence begins with you. At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating quality experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. Build a name with big-name businesses.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, infection control and site security in line with company policies and procedures.
• Ensuring full compliance with COSHH regulations, as guided by the Facilities Manager.
• Supporting and participating in training for caretaking staff, covering operational, legal, client and service-delivery requirements.
• Understanding the full scope of the caretaking service offer and delivering all related duties as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Responding promptly to faults with cleaning machinery and equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to service.
• Always using correct safety signage (e.g., wet floor signs) and proactively advising building users of potential hazards.
• Reporting building defects and completing minor repairs as instructed by the Facilities Manager.
• Attending team meetings and contributing to a positive, collaborative working environment.
• Completing all required administrative tasks accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Liaising professionally with designated client contacts, ensuring strong communication and service delivery.
• Managing stock levels, including ordering and distributing cleaning consumables.
• Conducting caretaking audits to ensure service standards and compliance are consistently met.
• Taking part in training and meetings necessary to maintain contract standards—some of which may fall outside normal working hours.
• Performing any other reasonable duties as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Being flexible with working hours to support school events and out-of-hours operational needs.
• Handling incoming communications and ensuring messages are delivered accurately and efficiently.

Sector

Other service activities

Career Level

Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency Skills: Priority Planning, Time Management

What you'll bring

Previous experience in a similar client facing role is a plus, but excellent interpersonal and communication skills are the key. A positive, energetic and proactive attitude. Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.