Part Time Building Manager

Sodexo; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24h virtual GP

Sodexo Discounts

Pension Plan

Learning & development

Bike to Work

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Building Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at a busy depot in Portlaoise. This hands-on role requires facilities, property, reception or building support experience and the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders.

You will log tickets, coordinate access and inductions, arrange workspace and meeting facilities, and ensure safety compliance. The role combines operational leadership with strong communication to staff and contractors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a facilities, property, reception or building support role.
• Hands-on experience managing day-to-day building operations.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, contractors and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach to facilities issues.
• Confidence to own issues through to resolution.
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for staff and contractors regarding building and facilities issues.
• Log and manage facilities tickets and ensure timely follow-up.
• Manage the building management mailbox and respond to queries.
• Coordinate access and inductions for contractors and new starters.
• Arrange workspace, hot desks, accommodation and meeting facilities.
• Set up conference rooms and ensure AV equipment is working.
• Coordinate deliveries and mail processes.
• Manage waste processes and keep communal areas clean and well maintained.
• Conduct daily fire safety checks.
• Maintain facilities to a high standard.
• Arrange hospitality for business meetings.
• Manage stationery, PPE and consumable stock.

Skills

Facilities management

Property management

Reception duties

Building operations

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Job description

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Location: Port Loais, Republic of Ireland
Salary: € 38,295 per annum
Contract: Part-time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Building Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation and smooth running of a busy depot in Portlaoise.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with experience in facilities, property, reception or building support, who is confident managing a wide range of facilities requirements and building strong relationships with staff, contractors and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for staff and contractors regarding building and facilities issues.
• Proactively log and manage facilities tickets, ensuring issues are followed up and resolved promptly.
• Manage the building management mailbox and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• Support investigations and follow‑up of facilities‑related health and safety incidents.
• Coordinate access and inductions for contractors, service providers and new starters.
• Arrange workspace, hot desks, accommodation and meeting facilities for staff and visitors.
• Set up conference rooms and ensure AV equipment is operational.
• Coordinate deliveries, daily post, outgoing mail and franking.
• Manage waste processes and ensure communal areas remain clean, clear and well maintained.
• Conduct daily visual checks of fire safety systems.
• Ensure the building, tea stations and general facilities are maintained to a high standard.
• Arrange hospitality for business meetings.
• Manage stationery, PPE and consumable stock, including reordering when required.
• Maintain strong relationships with staff, senior managers, contractors and other stakeholders.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a facilities, property, reception or building support role.
• Hands‑on experience managing day‑to‑day building operations.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with staff, contractors and senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, solution‑focused approach to facilities issues.
• The confidence to act as a trusted point of contact and take ownership of issues through to resolution.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Equivalent relevant work experience is essential.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.