Building Manager

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Building Manager

Location: Port Loais, Republic of Ireland Salary: € 38,295 per annum

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Building Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation and smooth running of a busy depot in Portlaoise. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience in facilities, property, reception or building support, who is confident managing a wide range of facilities requirements and building strong relationships with staff, contractors and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for staff and contractors regarding building and facilities issues.
• Proactively log and manage facilities tickets, ensuring issues are followed up and resolved promptly.
• Manage the building management mailbox and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• Support investigations and follow-up of facilities-related health and safety incidents.
• Coordinate access and inductions for contractors, service providers and new starters.
• Arrange workspace, hot desks, accommodation and meeting facilities for staff and visitors.
• Set up conference rooms and ensure AV equipment is operational.
• Coordinate deliveries, daily post, outgoing mail and franking.
• Manage waste processes and ensure communal areas remain clean, clear and well maintained.
• Conduct daily visual checks of fire safety systems.
• Ensure the building, tea stations and general facilities are maintained to a high standard.
• Arrange hospitality for business meetings.
• Manage stationery, PPE and consumable stock, including reordering when required.
• Maintain strong relationships with staff, senior managers, contractors and other stakeholders.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a facilities, property, reception or building support role.
• Hands-on experience managing day-to-day building operations.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with staff, contractors and senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to facilities issues.
• The confidence to act as a trusted point of contact and take ownership of issues through to resolution.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Equivalent relevant work experience is essential.