Company Description

Avoca operates in 13 store locations across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland’s most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far.

Job Description

Job Title: Property and Facilities Manager - Avoca

Role Summary:

The Property and Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all maintenance, facilities and property across the Avoca estate. This role ensures that all physical assets are maintained, facilities are safe and compliant, and all property obligations are met, in line with  Avoca’s growth agenda. The successful candidate will ensure all properties & facilities are maintained to the highest standards, both internally and externally, while ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Resources:

There is a team of 3 reporting into this position: A qualified electrician, a painter and a handyman.

3rd party contractors are also used where the expertise is not within the team or there is not sufficient resource

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintenance Management

• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs across the Avoca estate.
• Supervise maintenance teams and external contractors.
• Establish and maintain an equipment register and a 3-to-5-year plan around each asset (Maintenance and Replacement)
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and optimise equipment uptime.
• Establish system and process for issue logging, with statistics on resolution.
• Manage maintenance budgets and procurement.

2. Facilities and Property Management

• Oversee the upkeep, renovation, and security of all facilities/property across the Avoca estate.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage leases, property documentation, and vendor contracts.
• Coordinate space planning and new store openings.
• Implement energy efficiency programs.
• Management of facilities and property budgets and procurement ensuring best value is derived from the expenditure
• Manage the facilities suppliers for each location in the Avoca business

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant IT systems/ software.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance
• Can do attitude
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Reporting Line:

Reports to Financial Director Avoca.

Qualifications

• Related third level qualification
• 5+ years of experience in a multi-disciplinary property and facilities manager role ideally within a retail /manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

About Avoca

Beyond the workplace, Avoca fosters a strong sense of community, both within our team and with our customers. 

We take pride in our role as a beloved retail destination, where people come not just to shop, but to experience the warmth and hospitality that defines the Avoca brand. From our bustling food markets to our enchanting gardens, every aspect of Avoca life is infused with a sense of passion and purpose.  

At Avoca we truly care about fostering an inclusive and enjoyable working environment.