Facilities Engineer

Role: Facilities Maintenance Technician (M&E) Location: Ballycoolin, Dublin, Ireland Salary: €45,000 + 33% shift allowance + quarterly bonus Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts (07 00 / 19 00) Rotation: 4 on / 4 off We re working with a specialist contractor that operates right at the heart of the data centre space, delivering and maintaining critical infrastructure across some of the most high-profile facilities in Europe. They ve built a strong reputation for quality, technical delivery, and long-term client relationships, with a consistent pipeline of work across hyperscale and colocation environments. You ll be joining a team responsible for keeping a live, mission-critical site running 24/7. It s a hands-on role with real exposure to both electrical and mechanical systems, and a strong opportunity to develop within the data centre sector. What you ll be doing Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across electrical and mechanical systems Responding to reactive maintenance and fault finding in a live environment Supporting the operation and maintenance of critical systems, including UPS systems & power distribution, generators & backup systems, HVAC, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, valves, and associated mechanical plant Assisting with routine inspections, system checks, and testing Supporting minor installations, upgrades, and remedial works Logging all activities through CAFM systems and maintaining accurate records Working closely with internal teams and third-party vendors on site Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health & safety and site compliance standards What they re looking for Background in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance Experience within data centres, critical environments, or building services is highly desirable Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capability Exposure to systems such as UPS, generators, HVAC, or BMS Relevant qualifications in electrical, mechanical, or building services Comfortable working a rotating 24/7 shift pattern Good understanding of health & safety and compliance procedures What you ll get in return Quarterly bonus based on individual and company performance Opportunity to work within a high-growth, mission-critical sector Ongoing exposure to complex electrical and mechanical systems Long-term stability and progression within a well-established business