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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant General Services Manager to support the delivery of world-class Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) services at a leading pharmaceutical site in Limerick.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, support, and develop onsite teams to deliver high-quality facilities services in line with SLAs and KPIs.
* Act as the point of escalation for day-to-day operational issues across technical, catering, and cleaning teams.
* Manage performance, compliance, and financial outcomes in collaboration with the General Services Manager.
* Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
* Support strategic initiatives to drive business growth, transformation, and innovation across the site.
* Ensure all operations meet statutory, safety, and quality standards.
* Conduct site audits, manage corrective actions, and maintain a culture of safety and accountability.
* Support the management of vendor performance and compliance with company and client procedures.
About You
* Proven experience in facilities or operations management, ideally within a high-performing or regulated environment such as pharma.
* Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
* Experience managing diverse teams and multiple service lines.
* Working knowledge of CAFM systems (Global Maximo preferred) and ISO55001 (Asset Management).
* Degree-level qualification (Building Engineering Services, Business Management, or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
* Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability.
* A collaborative and resilient leader, comfortable managing change in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
* Knowledge of Sodexo systems and processes.
* Health and safety qualification.
* Experience in GMP environments and/or technical services.
* Lean Six Sigma or project management experience.
Perks, rewards and benefits
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
* Extensive Employee Assistance Programme
* 24hr virtual GP Service
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme
* Pension Plan
* Learning and development opportunities
* Bike to Work Scheme
Career Level
* Not Required
Candidate Requirements
* Essential
* Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
* Minimum Qualification: Level 8 (incl Higher Diploma & Honours Bachelor Degree)
* Desirable – Ability / Competency: Administration, Interpersonal Skills
* Desirable – Competency Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork
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