Facilities Maintenance Technician

Cpl Healthcare; Connacht; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Facilities & Maintenance Technician to support a regulated production environment at their Galway facility. This full-time, on-site role focuses on maintaining a highly regulated manufacturing site and ensuring equipment operates smoothly. Candidates should possess a relevant trade qualification and hands-on maintenance experience, with strong problem-solving skills. Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in equipment maintenance within manufacturing, field service, or production environments.
• Ability to work independently and support a small, collaborative site team.
• Proactive approach with strong organization and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues.
• Manage equipment servicing schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Quality requirements.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Trade Qualification

Relevant technical diploma

Job description

Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Full-Time | On-Site | Galway (Ballybrit)

This is a Monday–Friday, daytime role with no formal on-call rotation.

Are you a skilled Maintenance or Facilities Technician looking for a role where you can take ownership, work on a wide variety of equipment, and be the go-to expert on site? We're hiring an experienced Facilities & Maintenance Technician to support a regulated production environment at our Galway facility.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving a highly regulated manufacturing site, ensuring equipment, utilities, and facilities operate smoothly. This is a hands‑on position where you’ll work closely with the Site Lead and Production team to troubleshoot issues, support production uptime, and carry out both planned and reactive maintenance.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment, utilities, and site facilities
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues
• Manage equipment servicing schedules and documentation
• Perform calibrations and support validation activities
• Support utilities such as compressed air, RO/mains water, and air handling systems
• Coordinate with third‑party contractors when required
• Implement improvements to enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency
• Handle minor facilities work (e.g., small repairs, hardware fixes, painting)
• Ensure compliance with all site Health & Safety and Quality requirements

What You Bring

• Electrical or Mechanical Trade Qualification or relevant technical diploma
• Strong hands‑on experience in equipment maintenance within manufacturing, field service, or production environments
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems
• Experience diagnosing faults and delivering effective solutions
• Ability to work independently and support a small, collaborative site team
• Proactive approach with strong organisation and problem‑solving skills

Desirable

• Experience with HVAC systems or cleanroom environments
• Calibration or validation experience
• Computer literacy / familiarity with maintenance systems

If you’re a Maintenance Technician, Facilities Technician, Field Service Engineer, or a trades professional looking to move into a stable on‑site role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential discussion. [e-mail]