Maintenance and H&S Officer

Job Posting Date: 9 Jul 2026

Location:

Dublin, IE

Job ID: 9830

School: Nord Anglia International School Dublin

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia International School Dublin

Maintenance and Health and Safety Officer

Leopardstown, Dublin 18

Location	Nord Anglia International School Dublin, Leopardstown, Dublin 18
Contract	Permanent, full time
Hours	40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary	Euro 37,000 to Euro 45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Reporting to	Principal
Start date	To be confirmed

About Nord Anglia International School Dublin

Nord Anglia International School Dublin (NAIS Dublin) is part of Nord Anglia Education, the world's leading premium international schools organisation, with more than 80 schools across 30 countries educating over 85,000 students globally.

Opened in 2018, NAIS Dublin was the city's first international school of its kind, educating students aged 3 to 18 on a modern campus in Leopardstown. Our school community is ambitious, inclusive and internationally minded, and we are committed to providing an outstanding environment for both students and staff.

The Role

This is a newly created role at NAIS Dublin, bringing together responsibility for health, safety and statutory compliance with the day to day maintenance of our campus. You will act as the school's dedicated health and safety professional, managing the risk assessment framework, statutory inspection schedule, fire safety programme and contractor compliance, while also taking care of routine building maintenance and minor repairs across the site.

You will work closely with the Head of Operations and the wider school community to embed a strong safety culture and keep our campus running smoothly, ensuring NAIS Dublin meets all obligations under Irish health and safety legislation and Nord Anglia Education Group standards. This is a standalone specialist role with genuine scope to shape both functions from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Health and safety

Manage and maintain the school's health and safety management system in line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated regulations
Develop, review and update the school's Safety Statement and risk assessments on a scheduled and reactive basis
Conduct regular health and safety inspections of all school areas, record findings and drive completion of corrective actions
Act as Fire Safety Officer: maintain the fire risk assessment, coordinate statutory equipment checks and organise fire evacuation drills
Manage the statutory inspection schedule for all building systems, ensuring no certification lapses
Manage contractor health and safety induction, the permit to work process and RAMS review for on-site works
Investigate accidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences and submit statutory notifications to the Health and Safety Authority where required
Deliver or coordinate health and safety induction for new staff and ongoing training as required
Act as COSHH coordinator and manual handling lead for the school

Maintenance and facilities

Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs and general upkeep of school buildings, fixtures and grounds
Undertake daily checks of doors, fire exits and building fabric, repairing minor faults promptly
Check and maintain heating, cooling, security and fire protection systems in line with servicing schedules
Coordinate and supervise external contractors carrying out maintenance or repair works on site
Move and store furniture, equipment and materials as required around the school
Maintain a log of maintenance requests and ensure timely completion
Support the setup and breakdown of school events, exams and activities as needed
Carry out other reasonable maintenance and facilities duties as requested by the Head of Operations

What We Are Looking For

Essential

NEBOSH National General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Irish health and safety qualification
Proven experience in a dedicated health and safety role with responsibility for risk assessment and compliance
Experience managing fire safety obligations, including drills, equipment checks and fire risk assessments
Experience managing statutory inspection schedules and regulatory compliance programmes
Experience applying permit to work processes and supervising contractors from a health and safety perspective
Knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
Practical experience of building maintenance, minor repairs or general facilities work
Confident and assertive when enforcing safety requirements, with good influencing skills
Clear communicator, able to engage effectively with staff, contractors and regulatory bodies
Proactive and methodical, with a detail-oriented approach to both compliance and maintenance

Desirable

Degree or diploma in occupational health and safety or a related discipline
Fire safety officer qualification or certified fire safety training
First aid at work certificate
Experience in a school, public sector or similarly complex multi-stakeholder environment
Basic trade skills, such as plumbing, electrical or carpentry

What We Offer

A competitive salary of Euro 37,000 to Euro 45,000, depending on experience
A newly created, standalone role with real scope to build and shape both the health and safety and maintenance functions
A supportive and collaborative working environment within an internationally recognised school
Access to Nord Anglia Education's global network of schools and professional development opportunities
A modern, well-equipped campus in Leopardstown, Dublin 18
Membership of an occupational pension scheme

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Nord Anglia Education is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and accessible to all.

Safeguarding

Nord Anglia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or international equivalent. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced vetting check under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Ready to apply?

Applications via the Nord Anglia Education careers page. CV required. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.