New Contract Role - 6 Month Shift Role - Maintenance Technician

Engineering Technician - New 6 Month Contract Shift Role

Role Overview

The Engineering Technician provides technical support to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance of Drug Product, API, and Packaging equipment within a high-containment pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, operating to HPRA and FDA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and technical support for:

  • API processing equipment

  • Blending and capsule filling systems

  • Primary and secondary packaging equipment

  • Vision inspection, serialization, and high-containment systems

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on production and utilities equipment

• Carry out equipment calibration activities as required

• Support the setup, operation, and maintenance of equipment to appropriate quality and safety standards

• Proactively investigate and resolve recurring technical issues

• Develop, review, and improve maintenance routines within a cGMP-regulated environment

• Promote and apply lean maintenance and continuous improvement practices

• Accurately record all maintenance and calibration activities using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), ensuring compliance with regulatory and cGMP requirements

• Execute work orders and calibrations in line with scheduled CMMS plans

• Provide daily maintenance updates at shift handover meetings, clearly communicating issues and outstanding actions

• Participate in safety, health, and environmental training and initiatives

• Adhere strictly to site safety rules, procedures, and safe working practices

• Maintain compliance with all site procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements

• Participate in cross-functional training initiatives and mentor operations personnel

• Support on-call coverage as part of a defined rota, when required

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers across all departments

General Responsibilities

• Actively promote a strong culture of safety awareness and accountability

• Complete all required SOP reviews, training, and competency assessments in a timely manner

• Support cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing

• Uphold and promote the organisation's corporate values and standards

• Carry out additional duties as assigned by engineering or EHS leadership

Educational Requirements

• Trade qualification or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline

• Completed apprenticeship with a minimum of 5 years' experience and/or an engineering degree

Relevant Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment

• Experience using a CMMS (SAP experience is advantageous)

Skills & Competencies

• Multi-skilled background (mechanical and electrical)

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities

• Proven ability to deliver results in a regulated environment

• Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement and best-practice maintenance

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Customer-focused and task-oriented mindset

• Willingness and flexibility to work shift patterns and on-call rotations