Pharma Technical Services Lead – Hard FM & Maintenance

Sodexo; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee assistance programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Job summary

Sodexo are seeking a Technical Services Lead for the Eli Lilly site in Kinsale, Co. Cork. This 6-month fixed-term contract oversees hard facilities management, engineering maintenance and a technical services team to deliver safe, efficient maintenance services within a critical pharmaceutical environment.

You will manage PPM and reactive maintenance, oversee contractors, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while achieving KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification (BIFM Level 5 preferred).
• Experience in building services, plant engineering and technical maintenance.
• Experience managing a maintenance/technical services team and delivering against SLAs.
• Experience in a critical environment (pharma/FMCG/manufacturing).
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessments, COSHH & water hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational and commercial management of Hard FM services, including maintenance, contractors and site operations.
• Develop and manage the technical services team, focusing on performance, training, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance, reactive maintenance, helpdesk activities and technical projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, environmental standards, and site procedures.
• Manage Permit to Work system and safe systems of work.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs, ensure consistent service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Manage contract costs, identify improvement opportunities and drive efficiency.
• Support energy management initiatives, asset management and innovative technical solutions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and specialists to ensure safe, high-standard work.

Skills

Technical leadership

Engineering maintenance

Team management

Health & safety compliance

Troubleshooting & problem-solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

BIFM Level 5 or similar

Tools

Maximo/CMMS

Job description

Sodexo are seeking a Technical Services Lead for the Eli Lilly site in Kinsale, Co. Cork. This 6-month fixed-term contract oversees hard facilities management, engineering maintenance and a technical services team to deliver safe, efficient maintenance services within a critical pharmaceutical environment.

You will manage PPM and reactive maintenance, oversee contractors, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while achieving KPI targets.