Site Lead

About the role

G & W Contracts Ltd is actively recruiting an experienced Site Lead to coordinate daily facilities maintenance at a Dublin site for an international Blue Chip client.

This is a hands-on leadership position. You will supervise electrical, mechanical and general maintenance technicians, organise planned and reactive maintenance, and carry out practical maintenance within your qualifications, competence and authorisation.The role also includes coordinating and supporting the delivery of project works, including repairs, refurbishment and improvement works, within your qualifications, competence and authorisation.

As the main operational contact for the client’s site team, you will help ensure services are delivered safely, reliably and to the required standard.

Key responsibilities

• Plan daily work and allocate planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive tasks and follow-up actions across the site team.
• Supervise and support electrical, mechanical and general maintenance technicians, overseeing work quality, handovers, safe practices and performance.
• Carry out inspections, fault finding, minor repairs and maintenance within your competence and authorisation, arranging specialist support where required.
• Participate in daily and weekly site whiteboard meetings, providing updates on maintenance, outstanding works, safety matters and operational priorities.
• Communicate directly with the client’s site team about work progress, access arrangements, disruption, incidents and emerging risks.
• Coordinate specialist contractors, check required documentation and permits, monitor works and obtain service reports and completion records.
• Maintain accurate work orders, asset information, defect records, statutory records and performance reporting through the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Escalate significant safety, compliance, technical and service issues to the Hard Services Manager and coordinate the immediate site response.
• Support the escalation team during urgent incidents, arranging specialist assistance or attendance as required.

What we are looking for

• Facilities Management experience covering planned and reactive maintenance, contractor coordination and safe, compliant site operations.
• A relevant trade qualification or third-level qualification in electrical, mechanical, building services, engineering, Facilities Management or a related field.
• Experience supervising a small technical or facilities maintenance team in a commercial, industrial or similar operational environment.
• Practical, hands-on maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC and building fabric maintenance, with sound judgement about when specialist support is required.
• Experience with contractor control, RAMS, permits and maintenance records.
• Clear communication skills and confidence dealing directly with a client’s site team.
• Strong organisational and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use a CMMS or similar maintenance system.
• A calm, professional approach to urgent operational issues.

Working hours and escalation responsibilities

This is a permanent, full-time day position based on a 40-hour working week, primarily during normal daytime hours at the assigned Dublin site.

You will form part of the escalation team, supporting the Hard Services Manager during urgent incidents and coordinating the site response.

The position does not involve a fixed call-out rota. Occasional attendance at short notice outside normal working hours may be required to support operational and client needs.

Why join G & W Contracts Ltd?

G & W Contracts Ltd is a growing Irish company delivering Facilities Management, maintenance, refurbishment and project services to major commercial clients.

This is an opportunity to lead a site maintenance team, develop your technical and supervisory skills and contribute to our expanding Facilities Management operation.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, leads by example and is committed to safety, quality and professional client service.

How to apply

Please submit your CV through Indeed, including a short summary of your relevant site leadership and technical facilities experience.

G & W Contracts Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Pay: €70,000.00-€75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person