Job IntroductionFM Technician (Mechanical/Plumbing)Location: Newbridge, Co. KildareContract: Full-time, PermanentSalary: €29.00 per hourAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Facilities Management Technician (Mechanical/Plumbing) to join our team at a leading food manufacturing facility in Newbridge. In this role, you'll ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of hard FM services, focusing on mechanical systems, plumbing infrastructure, and building services.Reporting to the FM Supervisor, you'll play a vital part in maintaining operational continuity, asset reliability, and service excellence across a fast-paced production site.What You'll DoDeliver planned, reactive, and corrective maintenance across mechanical and plumbing systems.Carry out inspections and ensure compliance for HVAC, boilers, water systems, and life safety equipment.Manage work orders via CAFM (Maximo), ensuring all documentation and records are accurate and up to date.Respond promptly to helpdesk requests and client queries.Support minor installations, repairs, and modifications to building systems.Assist with operational support including event setups, deliveries, and furniture moves.Monitor site conditions, report hazards, and follow strict health & safety protocols.Represent Sodexo professionally, maintaining positive relationships with clients and colleagues.What We're Looking ForEssential:Strong background in mechanical and/or plumbing services within an industrial/manufacturing environment.Hands-on experience with HVAC, boilers, water systems, and life safety equipment.Solid understanding of compliance requirements in a food production facility.Good IT literacy (Microsoft Office, handheld devices).Excellent communication and customer service skills.Full Irish driving licence.Desirable:Experience with CAFM systems (e.g., Maximo).Knowledge of GMP and audit-driven environments.Previous experience in food manufacturing or production.Ability to identify service improvements and cost-saving opportunities.Why Sodexo?:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.Belong in a company and team that values you for you.Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way.We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing supportAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeingAccess to a 24hr virtual GP ServiceSodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailersSave for your future by becoming a member of the Pension PlanOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development toolsBike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fitSodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policiesA little more about Sodexo:At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Ready to be part of something greater?**Chatter LineSodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications