Facilities Officer

Role Introduction:

The AA is embarking on an exciting growth and transformation phase and is seeking to recruit an Facilities Officer to support the the business team in providing a best in class service delivering improvements and change across the AA business. This role will report to H&S Manager.

• Permanent, Full-Time
• Competitive base salary with annual performance bonus potential
• Company Van
• Other benefits include AA insurance discounts and free membership, pension contributions, mobile and health insurance discounts, subsidised FlyFit gym membership, income protection and life cover, Bike-to-Work, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a Sports & Social Club.

The successful candidate will be a highly driven, adaptable and confident people person who can thrive in a rapidly changing organisation and will adopt a hands-on approach to their role We are seeking a high calibre and talented professional with a positive mindset and that is willing to learn, and who also has longer term potential for broader responsibilities and contribution to the company over time.

Work location: Nationwide, with regular travel between AA Ireland premises, including SMR service centres.

Key Responsibilities:

As the AA business continues to evolve, so too will the responsibilities of this role evolve and change over time. The primary responsibilities and focus areas for this role will include the following:

• Assemble, move, install and repair furniture, fixtures and fittings.
• Complete minor plumbing, lighting, electrical and building repairs.
• Support office moves, layout changes and cable management.
• Respond to maintenance issues including landscaping, drains, leaks, waste, lighting, furniture and water supplies.
• Purchase materials within budget, maintain clean work areas and escalate major works.
• Monitor risk assessments and site compliance.
• Conduct health and safety inspections, recording defects and reporting hazards.
• Check fire safety equipment, escape routes and support fire drills.
• Monitor garage safety, contractor activities and statutory equipment inspections/testing.
• Ensure first aid kits, first aiders and fire wardens are in place and compliant.
• Maintain health, safety and compliance records, logs and certificates.
• Track inspection and audit actions through to completion.
• Report progress, risks and overdue actions to the H&S Manager.

The Candidate should have the following:

Minimum qualifications, experience & skills

• Must have at least 2 years in a maintenance, handyperson, facilities or trade role.
• Hands-on experience of minor carpentry, plumbing, decorating and fixing work.
• Experience carrying out workplace inspections or risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the General Application Regulations.
• Understanding of fire safety arrangements, including escape routes, alarms, extinguishers and emergency lighting.
• Knows where minor works end and regulated trade work begins.
• Current Safe Pass card.
• Manual handling certificate.
• Full, clean driving license.

Desirable but not necessary:

• Experience in a garage, workshop or automotive environment
• Experience supervising contractors on site, including permit-to-work arrangements
• Experience working across multiple sites
• IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate or a QQI Level 6 award in Occupational Health and Safety
• Occupational First Aid (PHECC FAR) certificate
• Fire warden training
• Working at height or IPAF/MEWP training
• Knowledge of garage hazards, including chemical agents, vehicle lifts, compressors and exhaust ventilation
• Familiarity with statutory examination and testing requirements for work equipment
• Basic budgeting and purchasing experience
• Able to deliver short toolbox talks or safety briefings

About the AA

The AA (Ireland) is Ireland’s premier motoring organisation, established over 110 years ago. With headquarters in Dublin, the company currently employs approximately c.750 people across Ireland and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for its insurance operations.

Best known for AA Membership and roadside rescue, our trained mechanics in the AA Patrols fix 8 out 10 breakdowns on the side of the road, 24/7, 365 days a year. In addition to our expertise on Irish roads we are also one of the country’s leading insurance providers. Our track record of providing reassurance, support and innovative thinking is unrivalled, finding the cover that best suits our customers, at the best possible price. We provide AA Membership, AA Car Insurance, AA Travel Insurance, AA Home Insurance, AA Approved Used Cars and AA Car Servicing.

More information on the AA is available on our website: https://www.theaa.ie

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Gym membership

Experience:

• maintenance, handyperson, facilities or trade: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person