About Your New Employer
Your new employer is a leading childcare provider with multiple locations across Dublin and Leinster, they are known for their commitment to safety, compliance, and high-quality care. They have been established for over 10 years in the industry, and provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, and have a culture that has an emphasis on professional development, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
About Your New Job
- Develop and implement a proactive facilities management strategy to ensure safe, clean, and fully operational childcare facilities and company offices at all times.
- Oversee and coordinate both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all locations, ensuring service quality and contract compliance.
- Maintain oversight of fire safety systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and security systems, ensuring regular servicing, certification, and compliance with all regulations.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive asset register to track equipment lifecycle, warranties, and replacement schedules.
- Ensure buildings and facilities are appropriately prepared for inspections, regulatory visits, and audits.
- Support business expansion projects, including new site openings, site acquisitions, refurbishments, and fit-outs.
- Lead and manage the maintenance team, ensuring they are effectively trained, scheduled, and equipped to carry out duties efficiently.
- Develop and implement procedures for handling emergency repairs and maintenance requests.
- Serve as the lead health and safety officer within the organisation, ensuring full compliance with Irish health and safety legislation, including the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016.
What Skills You Need
- Third level qualification in Facilities Management, Building Services, Health & Safety, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a facilities management role, preferably within a multi-site organisation.
- Strong working knowledge of building maintenance, hard and soft facilities management services, and contractor management.
- Experience in health and safety compliance, risk management, and regulatory reporting.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and deliver cost-effective solutions.
- Strong knowledge of fire safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security systems, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Ability to conduct and document risk assessments, safety audits, and compliance reports.
- Familiarity with Permit to Work and contractor management processes.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, pension plan, and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement within a supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Hybrid working / WFH
What’s Next
Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call me, Josh Grant on 086 771 8668. If the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.
