Maintenance Technician

Collins McNicholas Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Group is recruiting three Maintenance Technicians for a global specialty pharmaceutical client based in Dublin. You will manage maintenance on site, including preventative and reactive tasks, with involvement in cGMP manufacturing environments and utility systems.

Flexibility around shift work and an on-call rota is essential as the site moves to a 24/5 operation in 2027. Relevant mechanical or electrical trade qualifications and CMMS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification in mechanical or electrical trade (2+ years pharma cGMP manufacturing experience preferred).
• Competency in maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical/automation systems.
• Experience in operation/maintenance of GMP utility systems (WFI, Pure Steam, compressed gases).
• Experience with manufacturing equipment across technologies (sterilization, filtration, lyophilisation).
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Experience in applying lean principles and structured problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment and clean utility systems, ensuring preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Provide hands-on technical support during manufacturing activities.
• Utilise the CMMS for maintenance tasks and records.
• Adhere to maintenance performance metrics and reliability programs.
• Investigate equipment performance issues using root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Support GMP readiness and production preparation in a cGMP environment.
• Participate in on-call rota and shift work as required.

Skills

Maintenance & troubleshooting

CMMS experience

GMP utilities

Manufacturing equipment maintenance

Lean principles

Problem-solving

Shift work

Education

Level 6 qualification in mechanical or electrical trade

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Overview:

Our client is a global specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercialising medicines for rare diseases and complex medical conditions, with a strong commitment to innovation and improving patient outcomes.

Based in Dublin, we are looking to hire 3 Maintenance Technicians for their expanding team. You will be responsible for all aspects of maintenance on site include preventative and reactive maintenance. This role will require shift work as the site is scheduled to move to a 24/5 facility in 2027 due to expansion so flexibility around this is essential. We can discuss this on a call.

Responsibilities:

• Execution of the maintenance program for manufacturing equipment and clean utility systems, ensuring completion of preventative maintenance and sustaining equipment improvement activities.
• Provide hands-on technical and operational support during manufacturing activities.
• Use of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Adherence to maintenance performance metrics.
• Support of the equipment reliability programme through the execution of monitoring and inspection routines.
• Management of maintenance spare parts and consumables.
• Execution of equipment and process safety maintenance and inspection routines.
• Support execution of all tasks associated with the preparation for and production of products in cGMP environment.
• Investigation, using structured problem-solving techniques, of equipment performance issues, including identification of root-cause and effective preventative actions.
• Drive a culture of Engagement and Continuous Improvement through identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement in process efficiency and compliance.

Requirements:

• At minimum Level 6 qualification in a mechanical or electrical trade with a minimum of 2 years experience in a pharmaceutical cGMP manufacturing environment working in the direct support of manufacturing operations.
• Competency in maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical / automation systems.
• Direct experience in the operation and maintenance of GMP utility systems (i.e. WFI, Pure Steam, Compressed Gases).
• Direct experience in the operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment across various technologies - sterilization, filtration, lyophilisation, etc.
• Experience of operating within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Experience in the application of lean principles and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to identify improvement initiatives.
• Requirement to work shift work and participate in an on call rota too when needed.