Facilities And Transport Manager

JOB TITLE: Facilities and Transport Manager

Permanent Full-time

LOCATION: Tullamore, Co. Offaly

The Muiríosa Foundation is a voluntary organisation and all staff members are required to work in accordance with the Ethos of the organisation as expressed in the Vision, Mission and Core Values.

The Facilities & Transport Manager is a senior operational role within the Properties and Facilities Department. Reporting to the Head of Properties, the post holder has responsibility for the strategic and operational management of facilities, maintenance and transport services across the Muiríosa Foundation’s property portfolio of over 200 properties across 8 counties.

The role includes the management of regional maintenance staff, oversight of reactive and planned maintenance, contractor management, and the effective use of the organisation’s maintenance management system (FLEX). The Facilities & Transport Manager will liaise extensively with staff at all levels across the organisation to ensure properties are safe, compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose to support service delivery.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Facilities & Maintenance Management
• Transport Management
• Staff Management
• Contractor & Supplier Management

Essential Requirement:

• Essential: Have at least 5+ Years experience in a relevant post.
• Significant experience in facilities, maintenance and/or operational service management within a multi-site environment.
• Experience managing organisational assets and associated compliance requirements within a multi-site environment.
• Proven experience managing staff, contractors and external service providers.
• Experience of working with building, facilities and maintenance contractors. Organizing and arranging works to be completed.
• Broad experience in the fields of facilities, property, maintenance, energy management and health & safety would be very helpful
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and Construction Standards.
• Understanding of Landlord and Tenant Obligations.
• Have a thorough knowledge and capability in the use of Microsoft software packages.
• Good knowledge and proficiency of ICT systems to be applied in this field of work and extremely comfortable in use of ICT systems
• Knowledge of FLEX or other maintenance management softwares an advantage

Attributes and Core Competencies

• Strong ethos in line with the core values of the Muiríosa Foundation
• Ability to work flexibly on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate ability to organise, prioritise and manage a complex and varied workload and meet deadlines and targets.
• Ability to communicate and interact in a professional, diplomatic and sensitive manner.
• Ability to prioritise tasks/objectives with effective time management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal
• Strong organisational and accuracy skills with excellent attention to detail
• Maintain a calm and controlled style across all situations
• Constantly seeks improvements in the work role – systems, processes.
• Takes ownership of the role and liaises appropriately with colleagues

All applications must be accompanies by a cover letter.

Closing date for receipt if completed applications: Thursday July 16th at 5pm.

Informal enquiries to: Brendan Gleeson Property & Facilities Department 087 1920383

To apply and for further details please go to our web page at

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