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

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Technical Services Lead to oversee hard FM services at the Eli Lilly site in Kinsale, Co. Cork. The role focuses on leading a technical services team, delivering compliant, safe and efficient maintenance in a critical environment.

You will drive preventative and reactive maintenance, manage contractors, monitor KPIs and control costs, while championing health and safety and energy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification; BIFM Level 5 preferred.
• Experience in building services, plant engineering and technical maintenance.
• Experience leading a maintenance/technical services team and meeting SLAs.
• Experience in a critical environment (pharma/FMCG/manufacturing).
• Knowledge of HSE legislation, risk assessments, COSHH and water hygiene.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Maximo, CMMS or equivalent systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost-management ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational and commercial management of Hard FM services, including engineering maintenance, contractors and site operations.
• Manage and develop the technical services team, supporting performance, training, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Oversee Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, helpdesk activities and technical projects.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, environmental standards and site procedures.
• Manage the Permit to Work system and ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintained.
• Monitor and achieve agreed KPIs and SLAs, ensuring consistent service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Manage contract costs effectively, identify opportunities for improvement and maximise operational efficiency.
• Support energy management initiatives, asset management and innovative technical solutions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring technical issues.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and specialist service providers to ensure work is completed safely and to the required standards.

Skills

Building services

Plant engineering

Technical maintenance

Team management

SLAs

Critical environment

Health & safety

Troubleshooting

Maximo / CMMS

Communication

Cost management

Education

Engineering degree

BIFM Level 5 or similar

Tools

Maximo

CMMS

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Technical Services Lead to oversee hard FM services at the Eli Lilly site in Kinsale, Co. Cork. The role focuses on leading a technical services team, delivering compliant, safe and efficient maintenance in a critical environment.

You will drive preventative and reactive maintenance, manage contractors, monitor KPIs and control costs, while championing health and safety and energy initiatives.