Engineering Technician ( 12 Months Agency Contract )

1100 Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Mulhuddart

On-site

EUR 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Bonus scheme
Pension
Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Viatris is seeking a maintenance technician to support the operation of the manufacturing and packaging lines. You will maximize equipment performance and reliability through preventive and breakdown maintenance, while strictly following GMP, SOPs, and work procedures.

Role requires hands-on maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical setting, with a willingness to work rotating shifts. The company emphasizes career development and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

  • Senior Trade Qualification or National Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Electrical discipline.
  • 3 years of post-qualification experience is desirable.
  • Experience in hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of high-speed filling in manufacturing and packaging equipment preferred.
  • Experience in a similar pharmaceutical role is advantageous.
  • Willingness to work a rotating shift cycle.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to operation of manufacturing process and/or packaging line equipment.
  • Maximise performance, output and reliability of equipment via preventive and breakdown support.
  • Adhere to SOPs and Work Procedures for operation and safe running of equipment.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and GMP during maintenance work and storage areas.
  • Communicate information to management and staff in Engineering and other departments; notify problems and status.

Skills

Maintenance
Troubleshooting
High-speed filling
GMP awareness

Education

Senior Trade Qualification or National Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Electrical discipline

Job description

Rottapharm Limited Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases. We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making. Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment. For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

The Role & What You Will Be Doing Every day
  • Provide technical support to the operation of the manufacturing process and/or the packaging line equipment.
  • Maximise performance, output and reliability of the equipment by means of preventive and breakdown support.
  • Adhere to all relevant SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and Work Procedures for the operation and safe running of equipment.
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and GMP during maintenance work, including the maintenance of workshops and engineering storage areas in an organised and tidy condition at all times and ensuring the correct storage of tools and parts.
  • Communicate relevant information to management and staff in Engineering and other departments; this may include notifying current or potential problems, status of problems (e.g. expected repair time for a breakdown), etc.
  • Carry out scheduled service on plant equipment.
  • Carry out electrical service and mechanical installation.
  • Support continuous improvement activities on site.
About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences: Senior Trade Qualification or National Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Electrical discipline. 3 years of post-qualification experience is desirable. Experience in hands‑on maintenance and troubleshooting of high‑speed filling in manufacturing and packaging equipment preferred. Experience in a similar pharmaceutical role is considered an advantage. Willingness to work a rotating shift cycle.

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits at Viatris

Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary: Excellent career progression opportunities Work‑life balance initiatives Bonus scheme Health insurance Pension Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission.

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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