Head of Facilities & Maintenance Job at Wilde Aparthotels (Dublin)

Job Description

Join Staycity as Head of Facilities & Maintenance Ireland: lead safe, efficient multi-site operations; raise standards, cut waste, and empower a diverse, high-performing team.

Job Responsibility

Lead day-to-day facilities and technical operations across a multi-site portfolio, ensuring safe, seamless, and high-quality operational delivery
Drive operational transformation initiatives focused on improving efficiency, reducing reactive maintenance, optimising contractor spend, and improving asset performance across the estate
Provide technical leadership and expertise to Facilities teams, supporting critical systems, operational resilience, and change management initiatives
Develop and implement maintenance strategies, preventative maintenance programmes, and asset lifecycle plans to maximise operational efficiency and long-term asset value
Ensure full statutory, health and safety, and regulatory compliance across all facilities and operations
Monitor contractor and vendor performance through audits, service reviews, and performance management processes to ensure consistent standards and accountability
Lead operational budgeting, cost control initiatives, and CAPEX projects to ensure strong financial performance and return on investment
Use operational insight, data, and systems to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and measurable business impact
Lead incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action processes to maintain safe and compliant environments
Monitor facility and equipment performance, delivering regular reporting and operational insights to key stakeholders
Build strong working relationships with site teams, operational leaders, and external service partners to support collaboration and delivery excellence
Create a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Facilities & Maintenance function
Lead, coach, and develop technical teams to drive high performance, engagement, and service excellence across the portfolio

Requirements

Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced operational environment
An insatiable curiosity to improve operations, challenge inefficiencies, and continuously raise standards across people, systems, and processes
A proactive, change-oriented mindset, with the confidence to challenge traditional ways of working and implement smarter, more scalable solutions
Strong knowledge of facilities management, building services, maintenance operations, and statutory compliance requirements, including health and safety legislation
Experience in asset management, lifecycle planning, and preventative maintenance programmes across multiple sites or complex operational environments
Proven ability to identify opportunities for operational improvement, cost reduction, and increased efficiency while maintaining high service standards
Strong commercial and financial management capability, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and CAPEX management
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions
Proven experience managing contractors, vendors, and external service providers to ensure high standards of delivery, accountability, and performance
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business
Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results within a dynamic and evolving environment
Minimum 5 years’ experience within facilities, maintenance, engineering, or technical operations leadership roles
Experience leading maintenance or facilities operations within hospitality, commercial, industrial, or multi-site environments
A recognised degree, diploma, or trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, Facilities Management, or a related discipline
Professional certification in Facilities or Maintenance Management such as IWFM, BIFM, IHEEM, or equivalent would be advantageous
Experience using CMMS and asset management systems would be highly beneficial

Nice to have

Professional certification in Facilities or Maintenance Management such as IWFM, BIFM, IHEEM, or equivalent would be advantageous
Experience using CMMS and asset management systems would be highly beneficial

What we offer

25 days annual leave
Health and Dental Insurance
Annual Bonus, based on performance and impact
Employer Contributed Pension
Paid Maternity, Surrogacy, Adoptive & Paternity Leave
Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, your family and friends
Refer and Earn Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme, supporting a healthy lifestyle and our planet
Education Support to help foster new skills and development
2 paid Volunteer Days per year
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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