Facilities Lead - County Westmeath

Facilities Lead - County Westmeath.

This role requires an experienced and capable individual with a strong practical foundation in facilities management or a related discipline within an industrial or manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a small team to maintain and improve buildings, grounds, services and facilities at the company’s site.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilities Management
• Take full ownership of the site facilities, including buildings, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure
• Manage a planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedule for all facilities-related assets
• Oversee and coordinate all facility repairs, upgrades, and improvement projects
• Manage relationships with various stakeholders to include contract negotiations with external contractors, service providers, and vendors, ensuring quality of work and value for money
• Maintain accurate records of all facilities assets, maintenance activities, and associated costs

Team Leadership
• Lead, develop, and motivate a small facilities/maintenance/cleaning support team
• Assign and prioritise daily tasks and workload for the facilities team
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team

Health, Safety & Compliance
• Ensure all facilities are fully compliant with relevant health & safety legislation, building regulations, and environmental standards
• Conduct regular facility inspections and risk assessments, addressing any issues promptly
• Support fire safety management, including maintenance of fire detection/suppression systems and emergency exits
• Ensure compliance with insurance requirements and coordinate facility-related audits
• Manage waste disposal, recycling, and environmental sustainability initiatives on-site

Utilities & Energy Management
• Monitor and manage site utilities including electricity, water, compressed air, and HVAC systems
• Identify and implement energy efficiency improvements to reduce costs and support sustainability goals
• Track utility consumption, analyse trends, and report on key metrics
• Liaise with utility providers and manage service agreements

Project Management
• Lead facilities-related capital expenditure (CapEx) projects from planning through to completion
• Manage site layout changes, office refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrades
• Prepare project proposals, budgets, timelines, and progress reports

Sustainability Initiatives:
• Identify and implement energy-saving and waste-reduction initiatives to support the company’s sustainability goals.

Experience and Qualifications required:
• A recognised qualification or demonstrable track record in Facilities Management, Engineering, Energy Management, or a related discipline.
• Alternatively a relevant SOLAS accredited Trade certification and 5 years hands-on experience.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, building regulations, and environmental compliance

• Excellent organisational skills with proven experience in people management.
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities