Senior Facilities Manager – Pharma Site, County Cork

COREcruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd. is partnering with a leading facilities services provider to recruit a General Services Manager for a major pharmaceutical site in Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland.

The role requires senior leadership to unify multiple service lines, drive service delivery and maintain strong client relationships in a highly regulated environment. You’ll oversee on-site facilities management, budgets, compliance and stakeholder engagement, ensuring services are delivered safely and

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading facilities management or outsourced service contracts.
• Strong track record in client relationship management and service delivery.
• Commercial and financial acumen with P&L, budgeting and cost control.
• Experience managing teams across multiple service lines in a complex operation.
• 5+ years in regulated environments (GMP/GDP), especially warehousing.
• Proven ability to meet KPIs, SLAs, quality and health & safety standards.
• Leadership, communication, influence and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive in problem-solving, planning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of integrated facilities management services across the site.
• Manage service performance, ensuring contractual obligations, KPIs and SLAs are met.
• Build strong client relationships and act as the trusted on-site partner.
• Own financial performance including budgets, forecasting and reporting.
• Develop and engage operational teams, oversee recruitment and performance management.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and regulatory standards.
• Oversee risk management, audits and business continuity planning.
• Collaborate with technical specialists and central support functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and introduce efficiencies.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring quality and value for money.
• Foster a positive site culture with accountability and high service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

P&L management

Team management

Job description

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd. is partnering with a leading facilities services provider to recruit a General Services Manager for a major pharmaceutical site in Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland.

The role requires senior leadership to unify multiple service lines, drive service delivery and maintain strong client relationships in a highly regulated environment. You’ll oversee on-site facilities management, budgets, compliance and stakeholder engagement, ensuring services are delivered safely and