Facilities Technician

Build an engineering career where innovation, ownership and impact move healthcare forward

At BD, Engineering and R&D professionals design, develop and improve the technologies that shape how healthcare is delivered worldwide. You'll apply scientific thinking, technical expertise and creative problem-solving to turn complex challenges into solutions that matter.

Whether you specialize in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, software or research engineering, BD offers the scale, resources and freedom to innovate – with clear expectations, accountability for outcomes and opportunities to grow your career alongside industry-leading technology.

And as one of the world's largest medical technology companies, you'll shape solutions that reach across global healthcare systems and improve lives at scale.

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Job DescriptionJoin BD and help keep our site running at its best!

At BD, we are committed to advancing the world of health. As a Facilities Technician at our Enniscorthy site, you will play a key role in ensuring our facilities, utilities, and building systems operate safely, efficiently, and optimally.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and proactive individual who enjoys hands-on maintenance work, problem solving, and working as part of a collaborative team. Collaborating with the Facilities Manager, you will assist in the daily operation of the site. You will work closely with colleagues, contractors, and external service providers to maintain a safe and well-maintained working environment.

What you'll enjoy about this role:

• A varied and hands-on position where no two days are the same.
• Opportunities to develop your technical skills across an extensive variety of facilities and utility systems.
• Exposure to engineering projects, equipment installations, and continuous improvement activities.
• Working within a supportive team environment focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• The opportunity to contribute to a site that supports the manufacture of products that make a difference to patients around the world.

Responsibilities Include:

In the role of Facilities Technician, you will support the maintenance and upkeep of a wide range of building services and site infrastructure, including:

• Carrying out routine site inspections and day-to-day checks across electrical, mechanical, and overall facility systems.
• Supporting the maintenance of facilities by managing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, water treatment, air filtration, fire systems, and electrical systems.
• Assisting with fault finding, troubleshooting, and practical repair work throughout the site.
• Coordinating with contractors and suppliers to ensure planned maintenance, servicing, and calibration activities are completed on schedule.
• Supporting contractor management activities and ensuring all work is completed in line with site Health & Safety requirements and GMP standards.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and equipment information within the CMMS system.
• Supporting preventative maintenance programmes and ensuring schedules remain up to date.
• Participating in facility improvement projects alongside engineers, technicians, and multi-functional teams.
• Assisting with equipment qualifications, validations, and facility inspections when required.
• Supporting site access management, including access badge administration and replacements.
• Contributing to the upkeep of site buildings, grounds, and external spaces as required.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, or general building systems.
• Strong hands-on approach to maintenance and problem solving.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and recognise when issues need to be escalated.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills for recording maintenance activities and completing reports.
• Trade qualification or technical certification would be beneficial
• Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, utilities, or a technical support role.
• Knowledge of building services such as lighting, HVAC, fire systems, plumbing, or building fabric maintenance.

This role involves working across a variety of indoor and outdoor areas, including manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, warehouses, plant areas, and site grounds. The position requires regular walking, standing, use of tools and equipment, and interaction with colleagues and contractors across the site. Appropriate training and PPE will be provided.