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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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