Facilities Technician (12 Month FTC)
Onsite, Enniscorthy, Leinster
- Job ID
- R-558483
- Category
- Engineering
- Location
- Enniscorthy, Ireland
Build an engineering career where innovation, ownership and impact move healthcare forward
At BD, Engineering and R&D professionals design, develop and improve the technologies that shape how healthcare is delivered worldwide. You'll apply scientific thinking, technical expertise and creative problem-solving to turn complex challenges into solutions that matter.
Whether you specialize in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, software or research engineering, BD offers the scale, resources and freedom to innovate – with clear expectations, accountability for outcomes and opportunities to grow your career alongside industry-leading technology.
And as one of the world's largest medical technology companies, you'll shape solutions that reach across global healthcare systems and improve lives at scale.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
Join BD and help keep our site running at its best!
At BD, we are committed to advancing the world of health. As a Facilities Technician at our Enniscorthy site, you will play a key role in ensuring our facilities, utilities, and building systems operate safely, efficiently, and optimally.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and proactive individual who enjoys hands-on maintenance work, problem solving, and working as part of a collaborative team. Collaborating with the Facilities Manager, you will assist in the daily operation of the site. You will work closely with colleagues, contractors, and external service providers to maintain a safe and well-maintained working environment.
What you'll enjoy about this role:
- A varied and hands-on position where no two days are the same.
- Opportunities to develop your technical skills across an extensive variety of facilities and utility systems.
- Exposure to engineering projects, equipment installations, and continuous improvement activities.
- Working within a supportive team environment focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- The opportunity to contribute to a site that supports the manufacture of products that make a difference to patients around the world.
Responsibilities Include:
In the role of Facilities Technician, you will support the maintenance and upkeep of a wide range of building services and site infrastructure, including:
- Carrying out routine site inspections and day-to-day checks across electrical, mechanical, and overall facility systems.
- Supporting the maintenance of facilities by managing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, water treatment, air filtration, fire systems, and electrical systems.
- Assisting with fault finding, troubleshooting, and practical repair work throughout the site.
- Coordinating with contractors and suppliers to ensure planned maintenance, servicing, and calibration activities are completed on schedule.
- Supporting contractor management activities and ensuring all work is completed in line with site Health & Safety requirements and GMP standards.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records and equipment information within the CMMS system.
- Supporting preventative maintenance programmes and ensuring schedules remain up to date.
- Participating in facility improvement projects alongside engineers, technicians, and multi-functional teams.
- Assisting with equipment qualifications, validations, and facility inspections when required.
- Supporting site access management, including access badge administration and replacements.
- Contributing to the upkeep of site buildings, grounds, and external spaces as required.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Understanding of mechanical, electrical, or general building systems.
- Strong hands-on approach to maintenance and problem solving.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and recognise when issues need to be escalated.
- Basic to intermediate computer skills for recording maintenance activities and completing reports.
- Trade qualification or technical certification would be beneficial
- Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, utilities, or a technical support role.
- Knowledge of building services such as lighting, HVAC, fire systems, plumbing, or building fabric maintenance.
This role involves working across a variety of indoor and outdoor areas, including manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, warehouses, plant areas, and site grounds. The position requires regular walking, standing, use of tools and equipment, and interaction with colleagues and contractors across the site. Appropriate training and PPE will be provided.
If you're a practical, motivated individual looking to build your career in facilities and maintenance within a global healthcare organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us keep our Enniscorthy site operating safely and efficiently.
Click on apply if this sounds like you!
Please note: This is a 12 month fixed term position
Salary €36K - €42K + Benefits
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Primary Work Location
IRL Wexford - EnniscorthyAdditional Locations
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At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Salary Range Information
€36,900.00 - €56,250.00 EUR AnnualSuccess Profile
What sets successful Engineering and R&D professionals apart? You're likely to thrive if you are:
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Curious
- Detail-oriented
- Inventive
- Problem-solver
Ready for your next challenge?
This is an environment for engineers who want to think boldly and execute with precision. You'll have the opportunity to influence design decisions, contribute across the full product lifecycle and see how your work moves from concept to real-world impact – backed by the scale of a global MedTech leader.
Hear from one of our BD Innovators about how BD uses cutting-edge AI and machine learning to power decisions that improve patient outcomes and expand access to care. This is where your work drives real-time impact across the globe.
Hear from Our Associates
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"BD is a big, global company so don't be afraid to connect with and reach out to others. There is so much to learn here, and the company does an amazing job of helping people develop and grow. I'd also offer to become like a sponge and soak up as much knowledge as you can and put your Career Blueprint to work for you. I really love my job and am so grateful to work at BD."
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"I think we have something like more than 30 different countries represented by those working within the Research Centre Ireland, which is impressive and one of my favourite things about BD. I work with electrical, mechanical engineers, scientists and so many others – it's wonderful to see and hear so many different perspectives during the day."
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"I continue to be amazed at how we keep innovating in the Med Tech space. We constantly evaluate how to bring even more solutions to healthcare professionals, how to increase the efficiency of our technologies, all while keeping the patient impact in mind. Not only have I found meaningful work at BD, but a place where I feel I can thrive."
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"During my interview, I learned how much of an impact our infusion solutions have across the world and I was impressed because whether it's analgesics, cancer treatments, anesthesia or other treatments, the likelihood of someone within your own family using our product is high. Contributing to the creation of products that have the ability to make such a big impact in healthcare is a great feeling. I love my role at BD."
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