Facilities Manager – Medical Devices Manufacturing Site – Kilkenny
Our client is a leading facilities and engineering services provider supporting a high-spec medical devices manufacturing site in Kilkenny. This is a well-structured, technically advanced environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
They are now looking for a Facilities Manager – a fantastic opportunity for a senior engineer, supervisor, or emerging leader ready to step into a broader role with real ownership, visibility, and progression.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to move beyond day-to-day maintenance and step into a position where you’ll be involved in how a site operates, performs, and improves over time.
Working within a supportive structure, you’ll build your leadership capability while gaining exposure to planning, performance management, compliance, and team development – all within a highly regulated and professional environment. It’s an ideal move for someone ready to take on more responsibility while continuing to develop their confidence at management level.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support and oversee the day-to-day facilities operations across the site
- Work closely with a team of technicians, helping to coordinate workloads and priorities
- Assist with team leadership, coaching, and development, building a strong team culture
- Contribute to planning and delivery of preventative and reactive maintenance programmes
- Use CMMS systems to help track performance, schedule work, and ensure compliance
- Support resource planning, shift coordination, and operational organisation
- Assist with contractor management and external service providers
- Drive high standards of EHS, GMP, and site compliance
- Get involved in resolving issues, improving processes, and maintaining site performance
- Support reporting, KPIs, and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the site
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a facilities, maintenance, or engineering environment
- A qualification in Engineering or a recognised trade background (Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
- Someone ready to step into a broader management or leadership role
- Strong technical understanding of building services, M&E, and site systems
- A practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving ability
- Interest in developing skills in team leadership, planning, and operational performance
- Good communication skills and the ability to work across teams
- A proactive mindset with a focus on improvement and reliability
Why Apply?
- A genuine step-up into a Facilities Manager position
- Exposure to a modern, highly regulated medical devices manufacturing environment
- Strong support to help you transition into a broader leadership role
- Opportunity to develop across operations, compliance, and team management
- Work in a structured, professional, and well-run site
- Long-term career growth within an established organisation
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply Now
If you’re ready to move into a more senior position and gain wider responsibility across facilities and site operations, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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Hard Services Lead – Medical Devices Manufacturing Site – Kilkenny
Our client is a leading facilities and engineering services provider, supporting a high-spec medical devices manufacturing site in Kilkenny. This is a technically driven environment with strong systems, structured processes, and a focus on reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
They are now seeking a Hard Services Lead – a great opportunity for a skilled engineer or senior technician ready to take the next step into a broader, more visible role with real responsibility and progression.
The Opportunity
This isn’t just about overseeing maintenance – it’s about stepping into a position where you’ll build your leadership capability while staying close to the technical side.
You’ll work within a well-supported structure, gaining exposure to planning, reporting, and site-wide operations, while still being actively involved in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and day-to-day coordination. This role is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond purely reactive maintenance and start contributing to how a site is managed, improved, and optimised.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site
- Work closely with technicians and contractors, helping to keep operations running smoothly
- Use CMMS/CAFM systems for maintenance tracking, scheduling, and reporting
- Assist with fault finding and resolution of M&E, HVAC, and site systems issues
- Get involved in improving preventative maintenance routines and site efficiency
- Support compliance with EHS procedures, permits, and site safety standards
- Contribute to equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning projects
- Help track performance, downtime, and maintenance trends
- Provide day-to-day technical support to the wider team
- Gain exposure to asset management, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a facilities, maintenance, or engineering role (e.g. technician, engineer, or supervisor)
- A qualification or trade background in Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline
- Someone ready to step into a more senior, site-wide role
- Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach
- Experience with maintenance systems (CMMS/CAFM) is an advantage
- Interest in developing skills in planning, reporting, and team coordination
- Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
Why Apply?
- A clear step-up opportunity into a leadership-level role
- Exposure to a modern, highly regulated medical devices environment
- Strong support and structure to help you develop beyond your current position
- Opportunity to gain experience in asset management, compliance, and site operations
- Work with advanced systems and a professional engineering team
- Long-term career progression within a growing organisation
Apply Now
If you’re a technically strong engineer or technician looking to move into a broader, more impactful role – while continuing to build your leadership experience – this is an excellent opportunity.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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Excel Recruitment is seeking a Corporate Receptionist for our client who specialises in the telecom and communications industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced receptionist to transition from a hospitality setting into a professional corporate environment with regular business hours.
Responsibilities
- Welcome visitors and manage access to the building
- Notify staff when guests arrive
- Ensure a high-quality visitor experience at all times
- Manage sign-in processes and issue visitor/employee badges
- Answer and direct incoming calls efficiently
- Keep the reception and lobby area clean, organised, and presentable
- Coordinate basic office services and maintenance (e.g. office equipment, building requests)
Requirements
- At least 2 years’ experience in a hotel or corporate reception role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Confident telephone manner
- Good knowledge of Dublin city
- Fluent English
This Corporate Receptionist role offers a fantastic opportunity for candidates seeking a better work-life balance, with a Monday to Friday schedule and no late nights or weekend work. If you would like to apply for this Corporate Receptionist, please apply using the link below. For any questions, please contact Laurence on 01-8717605.
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Hard Services Lead – Pharma Manufacturing (Kilkenny)
I’m partnering with a leading facilities and engineering services provider to recruit a Hard Services Lead for a high-profile pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Kilkenny. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take responsibility for supervising and coordinating hard services maintenance operations, ensuring safety, quality, service, and cost targets are achieved.
This position is ideal for a technically strong facilities professional who enjoys leading teams, driving maintenance performance, and operating in a highly regulated environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities across all site facilities.
- Carry out and oversee preventative maintenance via CMMS/CAFM systems, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
- Proactively identify and resolve equipment issues to maximise uptime and operational efficiency.
- Perform fault finding and coordinate repairs, including managing external service engineers where required.
- Track, analyse, and report on hard services performance, costs, and resource utilisation.
- Support technicians through mentoring, training, and day-to-day technical guidance.
- Ensure compliance with EHS procedures, permits, and site safety standards.
- Manage and improve preventative maintenance routines, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Assist with installation, commissioning, and integration of new plant and equipment.
- Support asset management planning, change control processes, and ongoing site improvements.
- Provide technical reporting and support to senior stakeholders and client teams.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar hard services, facilities, or maintenance role.
- Qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or a recognised Senior Trade certification.
- Strong supervisory experience managing teams and facilities management systems.
- Proven experience in CMMS systems and maintenance reporting tools.
- Solid technical background across HVAC, BMS systems, and M&E services.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills with a track record of delivering results.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and change control initiatives.
- Self-motivated with the ability to coach, mentor, and lead teams effectively.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead hard services on a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical site.
- Strong career progression within a growing facilities management organisation.
- Exposure to advanced systems, asset management planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment where your expertise will make a real impact.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your facilities engineering career and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic pharma setting, apply now or contact Laura Byrne for a confidential discussion.
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Facilities Manager – Pharma Manufacturing (Kilkenny)
I’m partnering with a leading facilities and engineering services provider to recruit a Facilities Manager for a high-profile pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Kilkenny. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take full responsibility for facilities operations, ensuring safety, quality, service, and cost targets are consistently achieved.
This position is ideal for an experienced facilities or maintenance professional who thrives in a regulated environment and enjoys leading teams, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining operational excellence across a busy site.
What You’ll Do
- Lead day-to-day facilities operations, managing a team of technicians across all shifts.
- Drive performance through strong leadership, coaching, and regular team development.
- Manage and allocate resources effectively to ensure smooth operational delivery.
- Implement and manage engineering goals, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Take ownership of facilities actions from tier meetings and ensure timely completion.
- Oversee maintenance activities, including planned preventative maintenance via CMMS systems.
- Proactively identify and resolve equipment issues to maximise uptime.
- Manage subcontractors and external service providers, ensuring compliance with site requirements.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and quality standards, maintaining accurate documentation.
- Handle non-conformances (NCs) and corrective actions (CAPAs), driving issues through to completion.
- Coordinate shift planning, holidays, and staffing to ensure operational continuity.
- Maintain strong communication with the client and internal stakeholders on all facility-related matters.
What We’re Looking For
- Third-level qualification in Engineering or a recognised Senior Trade qualification.
- Previous experience in a facilities or maintenance role within a regulated (pharma/industrial) environment.
- Strong knowledge of facilities systems, processes, and compliance standards.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving performance.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Commercial awareness with solid understanding of financial and operational performance.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Self-motivated with the ability to lead and inspire others.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead facilities operations on a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical site.
- Career progression within a well-established and growing organisation.
- Exposure to advanced systems, compliance standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supportive team environment where your leadership will make a real impact.
If you’re ready to take ownership of a key facilities leadership role in a dynamic pharma environment, apply now or reach out to Laura Byrne directly to learn more.
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Maintenance Manager – Pharma Manufacturing (Cork)
I’m partnering with a leading global facilities and engineering services provider to recruit a Maintenance Manager for a high-performing pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Cork. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of all plant equipment and systems.
This position suits an experienced maintenance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence, minimising downtime, and leading high-performing technical teams.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance strategy to ensure optimal performance of plant equipment and assets.
- Plan and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, driving strong technical performance and engagement.
- Ensure all maintenance work is carried out in line with health & safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
- Manage maintenance budgets, track costs, and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction.
- Oversee spare parts inventory and supplier relationships to ensure availability of critical components.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to enhance equipment performance.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance schedules, repairs, and compliance documentation.
- Provide regular reporting to senior management on performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline).
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams of technicians and maintenance projects.
- Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, machinery, and systems.
- Expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance techniques and CMMS systems.
- Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead maintenance operations on a cutting-edge pharmaceutical site.
- Strong career progression within a global organisation.
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement programmes.
- Collaborative and high-performance team culture.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead maintenance operations in a dynamic pharma environment, apply now or reach out to Laura Byrne directly to learn more.
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General Services Manager – Facilities Management (Soft & Hard Services) – GMP
I am recruiting on behalf of a leading Facilities Management (FM) company. The General Services Manager oversees the delivery of all on‑site FM services – including soft services (cleaning, catering, reception, waste, landscaping, security, mailroom, etc.) and hard services – within a GMP‑regulated environment, ensuring operations run smoothly, safely, and to a high standard. This role serves as the primary point of contact for the client and is responsible for service delivery, compliance, performance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Service & Contract Management – Manage the effective delivery of all FM services, including soft services (cleaning, catering, reception, waste, security, landscaping) and other operational support services.
- Ensure contractual obligations are fully understood and consistently met.
- Monitor service performance, resolve issues promptly, and drive quality improvements.
- Financial Management – Oversee site budgets, cost control, and operational expenditure.
- Prepare and analyse monthly financial and performance reports.
- Manage invoicing, forecasting, and financial optimisation.
- Client Relationship Management – Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
- Lead regular performance review meetings.
- Ensure client needs, service expectations, and compliance requirements are met.
- Compliance, Safety & Risk – Ensure all health & safety, environmental, and regulatory standards are adhered to.
- Oversee vendor compliance and ensure all FM team members are fully trained and competent.
- Manage audits, risk registers, and business continuity processes.
- Team Leadership & People Management – Lead, motivate, and support the onsite FM team across soft and hard services.
- Manage recruitment, training, development, and team performance.
- Foster strong communication and a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
- Business Development & Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to enhance or expand services, particularly across soft service lines.
- Work with internal support teams and subject matter experts to deliver improvements.
- Promote innovation, efficiency, and best‑practice adoption.
Key Success Measures
- Consistent achievement of KPIs and financial targets.
- High levels of client satisfaction and proactive relationship management.
- Engaged, high‑performing FM team.
- Safe, compliant, and cost‑effective service delivery across soft and hard services.
- Implementation of service upgrades, efficiencies, and innovations.
Skills & Experience
- Strong experience managing FM operations, including soft services, within a regulated or outsourced environment.
- Excellent client management and communication skills.
- Solid financial understanding (budgeting, P&L ownership, KPI management).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in GMP/GDP or similarly regulated settings.
- Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and people management skills.
- Proven ability to manage compliance, labour planning, and service performance.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, FMCG, or other highly regulated environments.
- Technical or FM-related qualifications – Desirable
- Safety qualification – Desirable
- Facilities Management certifications – Desirable
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re an experienced FM professional looking to lead a high‑performing team and deliver best‑in‑class soft and hard services, apply now.
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Business Development Manager – Facilities Management
I’m partnering with one of Ireland’s leading Facilities Management companies to recruit an ambitious, energetic, and commercially minded Business Development Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has significant operational FM experience-running large facilities or multi‑site portfolios across hard and soft services-and has transitioned into Business Development, Commercial, or Client Solutions.
This is not a “cold-calling, hard-sell” job. It’s about credibility, insight, and partnership-building, backed by real operational FM experience. If you love solving operational challenges, building strategic relationships, and uncovering new commercial opportunities, this role offers a genuine chance to make an impact.
This role can be performed from anywhere in Ireland, but please note: it will involve significant travel to current client sites and prospective customer locations nationwide.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Build and manage a strong Facilities Management business development pipeline
- Win new FM clients across pharma, healthcare, corporate, manufacturing, life sciences and more
- Develop proposals grounded in operational reality and deliverable service models
- Grow & Nurture Client Relationships – Strengthen and expand the existing client base
- Identify opportunities for additional FM services, service expansion, and improved solutions
- Become a trusted advisor to senior decision makers
- Drive value, compliance, and efficiency across hard & soft FM
- Bring Operational FM Expertise – Design realistic, competitive FM solutions using your operations background
- Collaborate with operations, commercial, bid, and technical teams
- Ensure proposals meet client needs, operational capability, compliance, and quality standards
- Champion Excellence – Represent a company committed to being Ireland’s top FM service provider
- Bring fresh thinking and innovation to the FM market
- Support continuous improvement across service delivery and customer experience
What We’re Looking For
- Strong operational Facilities Management experience across hard and soft FM services
- Experience overseeing large facilities or multi‑unit FM operations
- A proven move from FM operations into Business Development, Commercial, Account Management, or Client Solutions
- Knowledge of FM delivery, cost models, risk, compliance, and client expectations
- Ambitious, driven, and commercially astute
- Excellent communicator with the ability to build trust quickly
- Skilled at spotting upsell opportunities and identifying client needs
- Confident in managing your own pipeline and working autonomously
- Passionate about delivering best‑in‑class FM services
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive salary + performance bonus
- Strong benefits package
- Nationwide flexibility (role can be based anywhere in Ireland)
- Long-term career progression in a respected FM organisation
- Supportive environment focused on growth, wellbeing, and development
- Opportunity to shape major FM partnerships and work with major clients
If you have the drive, the operational FM experience, and the relationship‑building skills to match, this could be an ideal next step in your career. We’d love to hear from you – please apply today or reach out directly to Laura for a confidential conversation. 087 9004108
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