Maintenance Technician

Hero Recruitment; Fermoy; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HERO Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment running at peak performance in a high-volume manufacturing environment in Ireland. You’ll spot issues, troubleshoot quickly, and help sustain a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

This role suits someone technically curious, who enjoys real-world troubleshooting on regulated equipment and who wants to grow their skills within a GMP-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to follow procedures and document work accurately.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing and automation.
• Experience with pneumatics, electrical, hydraulics, vision systems.
• Capable of cross-functional collaboration and shift work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment to maximize quality, output, and yield in line with cGMP guidelines.
• Apply root cause analysis and structured problem-solving to troubleshoot line issues and repair equipment efficiently.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to flag and resolve operational issues.
• Complete documentation clearly and accurately, following GDP.
• Get involved in continuous improvement projects that drive efficiency and process gains.
• Support the commissioning of new production equipment, including site visits and assessments.
• Help manage spare parts stock to keep the line supplied and ready.
• Cross-train new Manufacturing Technicians as needed.
• Travel occasionally to support new equipment installs, assessments, or training.
• Take on other duties as they come up - no two days are quite the same.
• Support ongoing compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Follow all Health & Safety legislation and site procedures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Compliance mindset

Documentation discipline

Cross-functional collaboration

Independence

Shift work

High-volume manufacturing

Automation & PLCs

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Vision systems

Manufacturing processes

MSA & GR&R

FAT/SAT/IOPQ

Tools

PLC systems

Automation equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician

We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep our production equipment running at its best in a high-volume manufacturing environment (SMT / Clean Room / Packaging). You'll be the person on the floor who spots the issue, solves it fast, and keeps the line moving while helping us build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

This is a great fit for someone who's technically curious, enjoys troubleshooting real equipment (not just theory), and wants to grow their skills in a regulated, high-tech manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment to maximize quality, output, and yield, in line with cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines
• Apply root cause analysis and structured problem-solving to troubleshoot line issues and repair equipment efficiently
• Carry out preventative maintenance to keep downtime to a minimum
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to flag and resolve operational issues
• Complete documentation clearly and accurately, following Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
• Get involved in continuous improvement projects that drive efficiency and process gains
• Support the commissioning of new production equipment, including site visits and assessments
• Help manage spare parts stock to keep the line supplied and ready
• Cross-train new Manufacturing Technicians as needed
• Travel occasionally to support new equipment installs, assessments, or training
• Take on other duties as they come up - no two days are quite the same
• Support ongoing compliance with quality and regulatory requirements
• Follow all Health & Safety legislation and site procedures

Skills & Experience

• Strong mechanical technical skillset
• A compliance-first mindset with sharp attention to detail
• Comfortable working to procedures and completing documentation accurately
• Good communicator, able to influence and collaborate across teams
• Self-starter who can work independently
• Open to shift work
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing
• Experience with automation, robotics, and PLCs
• Background in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with pneumatics, electrical systems, hydraulics, vision systems, and workshop machining
• Familiarity with process capability concepts
• Understanding of MSA (Measurement System Analysis) and GR&R (Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility)
• Exposure to FAT, SAT, and IOPQ processes for equipment qualification.

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