Maintenance Assistant

Moog; Carrigaline; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog is seeking a dedicated Facilities Maintenance Caretaker for our Carrigaline site, onsite, Ireland. The role combines hands-on maintenance with daily operations to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

You will perform routine tasks, assist with carpentry, plumbing, and basic electrical work under supervision, manage grounds, waste, and contractor liaison, and keep detailed maintenance records in our facility systems.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Experience in trade or facilities role is advantageous
• Willingness to drive if required (full, clean Irish licence)

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance across buildings and grounds.
• Carry out minor carpentry, door hardware, furniture adjustments, and paint touch-ups.
• Assist with basic plumbing repairs (taps, toilets) and blockages.
• Support non-licensed electrical checks under supervision.
• Maintain external areas, pathways, courtyards, and parking surfaces.
• Monitor and coordinate waste areas; arrange disposal and bottle/can returns.
• Liaise with contractors, escort tradespeople, and ensure safety prior to re-use.
• Log maintenance tickets electronically and keep accurate records.
• Follow EHS policies and PPE usage; maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Undertake other duties as required by FEHS Manager Facilities Lead or Senior Maintenance Technician.

Skills

Practical Aptitude

Physical Stamina

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability & Punctuality

Safety Conscious

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Experience in trade or facilities role

Tools

Hand & Power Tools

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title : Maintenance Assistant
Reporting To: Facilities, Environment, Health and Safety Manager
Work Schedule: Onsite - Carrigaline, IE
Job Specification: Facilities Maintenance Caretaker

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Caretake / Maintenance Operative

Job Summary

The Maintenance Caretaker is responsible for the overall cleanliness, and physical upkeep of the property and its buildings. This role combines hands‑on technical maintenance with daily operational duties to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for all staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance tasks across various areas, including:
• Building Fabric: Handle minor carpentry, door hardware maintenance, office furniture adjustments, and paint touch-ups.
• Plumbing: Basic repairs to taps, toilets, clear blockages.
• Electrical (Non-Licensed): Assisting with basic electrical checks under supervision.
• Grounds Maintenance: Outdoor Maintenance: Maintain external pathways, courtyards, and parking areas by weeding, clearing leaves and clearing litter.
• Weather Response: Perform preventative gritting ahead of predicted cold snaps and snow clearing across entrances and driveways during adverse winter conditions.
• Waste Coordination: Monitor the central bin areas, arrange for proper waste disposal, and ensure bottle/cans return bin is emptied frequently.
• Contractor Liaison: Assist in gathering quotes and escorting external trade professionals for repairs sitewide, issuing the permit to work and ensuring the facility is safe to return to use after works.
• Digital Literacy: Ability to use facility management systems, log maintenance tickets electronically, and respond to email queries.
• Help maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work completed and materials used.
• Adhere strictly to all company Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE and safe working practices.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the FEHS Manager Facilities Lead or Senior Maintenance Technician.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Experience in a trade or a facilities role is an advantage.
• Experience: Previous experience in a maintenance role, general labour, or similar practical work environment is preferred.
• Driving Licence: A full, clean Irish driving licence is required as the role may involve collecting supplies.

Skills & Attributes

• Practical Aptitude: Experience in the use of hand and power tools is required.
• Physical Stamina: Capable of performing physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Problem-Solving: Basic ability to identify and report issues accurately.
• Teamwork: A strong team player, willing to follow instructions and work cooperatively with others as well as on own initiative.
• Communication: Good verbal communication skills to liaise with colleagues and report information clearly.
• Reliability & Punctuality: Dependable and committed to consistent attendance and punctuality is essential.
• Safety Conscious: A strong commitment to health and safety is imperative for the role.

Working Conditions

• The role involves working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Working at heights e.g., on ladders, MEWPs or roofs.
• Exposure to various noise levels, dust, and common maintenance materials.
• Typical working hours are 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Friday, flexibility is required for urgent repairs or planned maintenance activities outside normal working hours like late evenings/weekends.