Facilities Technician (12 Month FTC)
Onsite, Enniscorthy, Leinster
- Job ID
- R-551083
- 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
About the role
As a Facilities Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation and maintenance of site facilities, utilities, and building systems. You will carry out routine inspections and visual checks, assist with preventative maintenance activities, and help troubleshoot and resolve issues across electrical, mechanical, and general building services. Working closely with contractors and external suppliers, you will support the upkeep of heating, ventilation, fire systems, and building infrastructure while ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with site standards.
This is a hands-on role that offers the opportunity to contribute to site improvement projects and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams. You will help maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS system, support equipment calibration and qualification activities, and ensure preventative maintenance schedules remain up to date. In addition, you will assist with contractor management, site access administration, and maintaining compliance with health, safety, and GMP requirements, helping to ensure a safe and well-maintained working environment.
Main responsibilities will include:
Carry out day-to-day visual checks and support work across the site, including electrical, mechanical and general building systems.
Assist with the contractor’s upkeep of building services such as heating, ventilation, fire systems, and building fabric.
Help identify and fix faults, carrying out repairs where required or escalating issues when needed.
Support general day‑to‑day facilities maintenance and minor repair work across the site.
Work with external suppliers and contractors to ensure planned maintenance and calibration activities are completed on time.
Support safe working practices by ensuring contractors follow site health & safety and GMP requirements.
Participate in site improvement projects, working alongside engineers, technicians, and other departments.
Provide support during facility and manufacturing area checks, qualifications, and validations as required.
Assist with managing site access badges, including issuing replacements and supporting day‑to‑day access needs.
Assist with maintaining maintenance records and equipment information within the CMMS system.
Help keep preventative maintenance and calibration schedules up to date when new equipment is installed or existing equipment is changed.
About you
You have a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or building systems and are eager to develop your technical knowledge.
You hold a trade qualification or have a technical background, which would be a strong advantage.
You have 1–2 years of experience in facilities, maintenance, technical support, or a similar hands-on environment.
You are comfortable assisting with fault finding, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance activities.
You have an interest in building services such as HVAC, lighting, fire systems, plumbing, or general facility operations.
You are a practical problem solver who can identify issues and take a proactive approach to resolving them.
You communicate effectively and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.
You possess good computer skills and can accurately complete maintenance records, reports, and checklists.
You can prioritise tasks, manage competing demands, and know when to escalate issues or seek support.
You are flexible and comfortable working in a variety of environments, including warehouses, cleanrooms, plant areas, and outdoor locations, while following safety procedures and using appropriate PPE.
Salary €36K - €40K + Benefits
Click on apply if this sounds like you!
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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