Mechanical Facilities Technician | Efficient Plant Ops

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Kilkenny is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain mechanical plant and support a busy site. The role involves shift-based work, 42 hours weekly, liaising with electricians and technicians, and ensuring safety and documentation standards are met.

You will respond to service requests, support energy efficiency initiatives, and ensure subcontractors comply with permit-to-work rules, creating a professional and safe environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as qualified tradesman.
• Experience in a similar working environment.
• Experience with AHUs, FCUs, water pumps, BMS, sprinkler systems.
• Experience in a professional team-based office environment.
• Experience communicating with clients/customers and delivering excellent service.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Strong administrative, coordination and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven teamwork.
• Flexibility to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily maintenance of all mechanical equipment on-site.
• Report problems to Facilities Engineer and coordinate with technicians.
• Maintain non-mechanical equipment where possible and report issues.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation is properly filed and accessible.
• Respond to service calls from the facilities help desk promptly.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure safety and permits-to-work procedures.
• Oversee daily helpdesk requests from intake to completion.
• Conduct regular inspections and record results in maintenance folders.
• Contribute to energy efficiency targets and energy reduction recommendations.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Interpersonal skills

Administrative & coordination

Team player

Overtime flexibility

Education

Qualified Tradesman

Tools

Salesforce

Spreadsheets/Excel

BMS

Job description

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Kilkenny is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain mechanical plant and support a busy site. The role involves shift-based work, 42 hours weekly, liaising with electricians and technicians, and ensuring safety and documentation standards are met.

You will respond to service requests, support energy efficiency initiatives, and ensure subcontractors comply with permit-to-work rules, creating a professional and safe environment.