Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - Dublin

1-Year Fixed-Term Contract

Role Overview

• Join a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API).

• Operates on a 24/5 schedule with Monday-Friday day shifts.

• Participation in an on-call rotation for out-of-hours breakdowns.

• Reports to the Maintenance Manager.

• Responsible for site-wide maintenance of processing and utilities systems in compliance with cGMP and Health & Safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Corrective, Preventative, and Predictive Maintenance work orders.

• Maximise equipment availability and reliability across the site.

• Meet and improve KPIs, with strong focus on Quality, EHS, and Work Orders.

• Provide technical support for Production, Utilities, and Tank Farm systems.

• Perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting.

• Coordinate and oversee external contractors and service providers, including:

  • Method Statements & Risk Assessments

  • Permit issuing

• Complete and maintain all cGMP-compliant documentation to engineering best practice.

• Carry out utility start-up/shutdown, operational checks, and BMS performance analysis.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience in a highly regulated industry (Pharmaceuticals, API, Biotechnology, or Medical Devices).

• Strong background in mechanical and electrical maintenance.

• Proficient IT skills, including SCADA, PCS, BMS, and automated systems.

• Experience with SAP CMMS preferred.

• Maintenance experience in API manufacturing desirable.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, or TPM.

• Certification or experience with ATEX / Hazardous Area Equipment (EX).