Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join Eurofins BPT in Dungarvan Co Waterford. 

The primary objective of this position is to support the maintenance and smooth operation of Eurofins Buildings by assisting with routine upkeep, repairs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards in a regulated laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

Assist the Facilities Manager and team with the following tasks:

• Assist in general maintenance tasks across office and laboratory areas, including basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work.
• Support preventive maintenance programs for critical equipment and building systems to ensure minimal downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities and promptly report any issues.
• Help with setup and relocation of laboratory equipment and office furniture for projects or events.
• Operate forklift or other material handling equipment safely when required (training provided if needed).
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in maintenance areas and ensure compliance with Eurofins’ health, safety, and GMP standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs as required.
• Respond to building emergencies, including occasional call-outs.
• Maintain building appearance and plant room organization.
• Monitor heating oil, propane gas, and spare parts inventory.
• Ensure accurate labeling of valves, switches, and electrical contacts.
• Keep maintenance documentation up to date in line with company procedures.
• Identify recurring faults, investigate root causes, and implement solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for facilities operations.

Qualifications

• Experience providing fitter/electrical support in a production or laboratory environment.
• Basic knowledge of building systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC)
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Diligent, organized, and detail-oriented with a proven track record of productivity.
• Excellent communication skills, both internal and external.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and devise practical solutions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks in a regulated environment.
• Full, clean driving license (required).
• Previous experience in a maintenance or facilities role is an advantage. 
• Fork Lifting license is desirable.
• First Aid Certificate 

Additional Info

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 63,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 60 countries and operating more than 950 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.95 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Company Description

Consider joining Eurofins where people are the most important element in our business.  Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing is a leading contract lab that provides testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.

What can Eurofins offer you?

• At Eurofins we offer careers not just jobs. 
• Developmental opportunities and career progression
• Private Medical Insurance when with the company for 2 years for all roles
• Income protection and life assurance
• Free parking onsite
• Additional annual leave days with continued service
• The opportunity to work on life saving products
• Work-life balance
• Sports and Social events