Maintenance Manager / Engineering Officer
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager / Engineering Officer to join our team at a large public facility in County Westmeath.
About the Role
This is a key position that requires the successful candidate to maintain and oversee the buildings, plant, electrical, and mechanical systems within the facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with fire alarm, emergency lighting, passive fire prevention, and fire-fighting equipment standards, as well as best practice.
The role also involves ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation regarding maintenance staff and contract staff. The successful candidate must eliminate, control, and minimize risks associated with the buildings, plant, equipment, and grounds to patients, staff, and members of the public using the property.
Key Responsibilities
* Arrange specific safety training and maintain training records for maintenance and contract staff.
* Ensure all training requirements are kept up to date for each staff member.
* Update safety statements and risk assessments in relation to the maintenance department operations on an annual basis.
* Perform the role of PSCS (Project Supervisor Construction Stage) and PSDS (Project Supervisor Development Design Stage), as required.
* Ensure external contractors comply with agreed health and safety procedures, including method statements and risk assessments for all works.
Technical Requirements
The successful candidate will hold a trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical or Diploma/Degree in Engineering. They will demonstrate good knowledge of construction, environment, and building technology, mechanical and electrical services, including their installations, building maintenance, maintenance management issues, practice, and procedures.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary of €75,000-€85,000 per year, as well as additional leave benefits.
The working schedule is Monday to Friday, and we require the following skills: Electrical, Construction Management, Project Management, Mechanical, and Building Services.