Facilities Technician, Intermediate

About Abbott

Abbott is a worldwide healthcare company dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives across every stage of life. Its portfolio covers diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition products, and branded generic medicines, and the company supports people in more than 160 countries with a workforce of 122,000 colleagues.

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has had a presence in Ireland since 1946 and will mark 80 years in the country in 2026. In Ireland, the company serves the healthcare sector through diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices, and nutrition products. Abbott employs over 6,200 people across ten locations in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo.

Abbott Ireland Vascular Division – Clonmel

Abbott Vascular is a leading global business focused on vascular care. It works to improve treatment for vascular disease and enhance patient outcomes by combining advanced medical device innovation with pharmaceuticals, while also supporting research, development, training, and education.

Its vascular portfolio includes vessel closure, endovascular, and coronary technologies used in treating conditions affecting the heart’s blood vessels, the carotid arteries, and peripheral vessels. These conditions can contribute to heart attack, stroke, critical limb ischemia, and other serious vascular diseases.

Role Overview

This opening is for an Intermediate Facilities Technician. The role calls for someone with strong specialist knowledge who can handle complex, technical work with a high degree of independence. The person in this position will rely on experience or specialist training, follow established standards, adapt procedures when needed, and help ensure the dependable running of the site’s buildings, facilities, machinery, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance activities, investigate and resolve faults, complete repairs, and coordinate with external contractors when required.
• Perform advanced maintenance and repair work across facility systems, including mechanical, electrical, and building services.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical schematics with confidence.
• Apply strong knowledge of the techniques, methods, and practices used to maintain buildings and facilities.

Education and Experience

The role requires an NFQ Level 6 qualification in a relevant field along with at least 12 months of related work experience.

Additional Conditions

Any employment offer for this position depends on successfully completing a pre-employment medical examination, which includes drug and alcohol screening, carried out by a medical practitioner appointed by the company.

Applicants should also note that site safety guidance, including responsibilities for safety, health, and welfare at work, is covered in the Site Safety Statement (SHE038447).

Abbott Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits

Abbott provides health and wellness benefits designed to support employees and their families with greater security and wellbeing.