Job Title: Group Facilities Manager

Contact: Conor OHagan

Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Engineering & Facilities Manager to join a leading organisation based in North Dublin. This role offers the chance to lead and coordinate all facilities, maintenance, utilities, infrastructure, and site services across multiple manufacturing sites. Operating within a high-care chilled food manufacturing environment, the Group Engineering & Facilities Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all production facilities, utilities, and support services.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader with strong operational, technical, and stakeholder management skills to drive operational reliability, food safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting business growth.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Role:

1. Attractive Salary - Competitive package based on experience.
2. Multi-Site Responsibility - Opportunity to lead across multiple manufacturing sites.
3. Strategic and Operational Leadership - A chance to make a significant impact in a high-care food manufacturing environment.

The Role:

As the Group Engineering & Facilities Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage all facilities, maintenance, utilities, and infrastructure functions across multiple sites.
• Develop and implement group-wide facilities standards, policies, and best practices.
• Oversee Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) programmes to minimise downtime and improve asset reliability.
• Manage utilities such as refrigeration, HVAC, boilers, compressed air, and electrical distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, Health & Safety, and environmental standards.
• Drive energy optimisation and utilities cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage contractors and service providers, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Lead CAPEX projects, including factory expansions and energy optimisation projects.
• Develop and manage annual facilities and maintenance budgets.
• Produce regular KPI and performance reports for senior management.

The Person:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree or trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or Facilities Management.
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in facilities, maintenance, or operational leadership within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Proven multi-site management experience.
• Strong understanding of BRCGS, HACCP, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., PEMAC, SAP PM).
• Strong financial and budget management experience.
• A continuous improvement mindset and project management expertise.

The Reward:

• Competitive Salary - Reflective of experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Including travel expenses and professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic Work Environment - Work within a high-performing team in a fast-paced, innovative organisation.
• Career Growth - Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and drive operational excellence.

Next Steps:

For further information and to apply for this Group Facilities Manager role, please contact Conor OHagan today. Visit our website to explore a full list of opportunities in your industry.

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