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Mechanical Technician

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    Sodexo Ireland
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    Ref: #JOB-2415169
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    Newbridge, Co. Kildare,
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    No of positions: 1
  • Image Part Time
    Paid Position
  • Image Hours per week
    39 hours per week
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    29.00 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 06 Oct 2025
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    Closing On: 20 Oct 2025

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About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Management Technician (Mechanical/Plumbing) to join our team at a leading food manufacturing facility in Newbridge. In this role, you’ll ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of hard FM services, focusing on mechanical systems, plumbing infrastructure, and building services.

Reporting to the FM Supervisor, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining operational continuity, asset reliability, and service excellence across a fast-paced production site.

What You Will Do:
Deliver planned, reactive, and corrective maintenance across mechanical and plumbing systems.
Carry out inspections and ensure compliance for HVAC, boilers, water systems, and life safety equipment.
Manage work orders via CAFM (Maximo), ensuring all documentation and records are accurate and up to date.
Respond promptly to helpdesk requests and client queries.
Support minor installations, repairs, and modifications to building systems.
Assist with operational support including event setups, deliveries, and furniture moves.
Monitor site conditions, report hazards, and follow strict health & safety protocols.
Represent Sodexo professionally, maintaining positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

What We Are Looking For:
Essential:
Strong background in mechanical and/or plumbing services within an industrial/manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with HVAC, boilers, water systems, and life safety equipment.
Solid understanding of compliance requirements in a food production facility.
Good IT literacy (Microsoft Office, handheld devices).
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Full Irish driving licence.

Desirable:
Experience with CAFM systems (e.g., Maximo).
Knowledge of GMP and audit-driven environments.
Previous experience in food manufacturing or production.
Ability to identify service improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
 
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support 
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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Career Level

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Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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