Maintenance Engineer - Newbridge role at Lidl Ireland
Summary
From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Maintenance Engineer to join our facilities team in Newbridge RDC. This is a hands‑on role combining technical building maintenance with key administrative and financial responsibilities. You will be responsible for performing on‑site repairs, coordinating external contractors, managing the maintenance budget, and ensuring all associated documentation is meticulously maintained. The ideal candidate must have strong practical repair skills and excellent attention to detail.
What You’ll Do
Building Maintenance: Take responsibility for all building maintenance tasks and arrange for reactive maintenance to be completed as required.
Perform hands‑on on‑site repairs (e.g., mechanical, electrical, plumbing) where required to ensure timely fault resolution.
Schedule and coordinate all applicable planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on equipment, ensuring that contract timeframes and schedules are met.
Ensure Health and safety is at the forefront of all works carried out on site.
Mechanical and Electrical: Liaise with sub‑contractors for call‑outs, faults, and scheduled service visits as required.
Cost Planning & Financials: Strong cost awareness skills, ensuring that all spending is in line with planned budgets.
Reconcile invoices, ensuring that all materials purchased are invoiced correctly and cross‑checked against the original purchase order for sign‑off.
Administration and Filing: Act as a co‑coordinator for maintenance‑related procedures and documentation.
Manage departmental filing (both paper and electronic formats).
Ensure the quality and accurate filing of all documentation associated with technical services and reactive/preventative repairs.
Data and Reporting: Collate information as required and/or directed by the Warehouse Facilities Manager.
Compile reports and produce statistical support information as required.
Site Management: Ensure cleaning standards are maintained and liaise with the cleaning company regarding any issues that may arise.
What You’ll Need
Technically qualified in either Mechanical / Electrical, Building Services or Facilities Management is desirable.
Skillset to carry out minor repairs on site.
Previous Facilities experience desirable but not essential.
Demonstratable experience in coordinating external subcontractors and managing service‑level agreements.
Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management and invoice reconciliation.
Ability to proactively solve problems and adapt to various ad‑hoc tasks.
Excellent Google suite Skills.
Very organised and self‑motivated with a proven ability to work to tight timescales.
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills both written and verbal.
Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidential information and be discreet when dealing with sensitive issues.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with managers, contractors, and team members.
Strong administration, organisational, documentation and analytical skills.
What You’ll Receive
We a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl.
€49,500 rising to €53,000 after 1 year
20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years
Private employee medical insurance
Company pension
Initial training and ongoing development from an experienced team member
Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on‑going development
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Dynamic work environment
New office facility with a gym & free parking
Generous discounts available; Circle K, Private Health Insurance, Bike to Work Scheme
Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage leave, Employee Assistance Programme
Onsite canteen with complimentary tea and coffee
Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
EEO Statement
Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Retail
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