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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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