Facilities Technician

We are looking for a practical and reliable Facilities Technician to support day-to-day facilities operations on a busy client site in Athlone.

This is a varied role that includes general maintenance, minor repairs, planned maintenance tasks, contractor support and basic facilities coordination. It would suit someone with hands-on maintenance experience who enjoys practical work, problem solving and working as part of a site team.

This is not a heavy trade-only role. It is a facilities support role where each day may be different, depending on site priorities.

Main Duties

The role will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Responding to general maintenance requests and minor site faults.
• Supporting building fabric repairs such as doors, walls, ceilings, flooring, fixtures and fittings.
• Completing basic checks, inspections and condition reports.
• Logging work completed and updating maintenance records.
• Supporting external contractors and vendors while they are working on site.
• Helping to ensure work areas are left safe, clean and tidy.
• Following site safety procedures, permits and risk assessments.
• Escalating issues where specialist support is required.
• Supporting the wider Facilities team when needed.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in general maintenance, facilities, handyman work, building fabric repairs or a similar practical role.
• Good attention to detail and a safe approach to work.
• Ability to follow instructions, site procedures and basic documentation requirements.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to support different facilities tasks depending on site needs.
• Willingness to complete site training and work in line with client requirements.

Desirable but Not Essential

The following would be an advantage, but full site training will be provided where required:

• Experience working on a pharmaceutical, GMP, cleanroom, manufacturing or regulated site.
• Experience dealing with contractors or vendors.
• Experience using a helpdesk or maintenance system.
• Trade qualification or relevant maintenance background.

Working Environment

The role is based on a client site and will involve working across office, plant and operational areas. Some areas may require specific site training, PPE or cleanroom procedures before access is permitted.

All work must be carried out safely, professionally and within the candidate’s level of training and competence.

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