Maintenance Technician

Hero Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hero Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a leading global medical device manufacturer in Galway to drive equipment uptime, support regulatory compliance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will own equipment performance, lead preventive maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and ensure tooling and spare parts are available, while maintaining documentation and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a Level 6 degree or above in Engineering or equivalent (preferably Mechanical, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering).
• Industrial experience in similar field is preferred, with demonstrated automated equipment maintenance experience required.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex machine faults through experience with electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Highly motivated with good initiative and strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated process and continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent time management, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety and GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment performance and reliability, driving zero downtime through proactive maintenance.
• Complete and improve preventive maintenance (PM) activities to optimise equipment performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality, and yield.
• Ensure all tooling, fixtures, and spare parts are available and maintained to support production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues using a data-driven approach.
• Support new technician onboarding and maintain compliance with manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate technical and maintenance documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Preventive maintenance

Continuous improvement

Documentation

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Location: Co. Galway

Type: Full-time

Our client a leading global medical device manufacturer based in Galway is seeking a Maintenance Technician to play a key role in maintaining equipment uptime, improving process performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Own equipment performance and reliability, driving zero downtime through proactive maintenance.

Complete and improve preventive maintenance (PM) activities to optimise equipment performance.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality, and yield.

Ensure all tooling, fixtures, and spare parts are available and maintained to support production.

Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues using a data-driven approach.

Support new technician onboarding and maintain compliance with manufacturing processes and quality standards.

Maintain accurate technical and maintenance documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

Requires a Level 6 degree or above in Engineering or equivalent (preferably Mechanical, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering).

Industrial experience in similar field is preferred, with demonstrated automated equipment maintenance experience required.

Ability to troubleshoot complex machine faults through experience with electrical and pneumatic systems.

Highly motivated with good initiative and strong work ethic.

Demonstrated process and continuous improvement mindset.

Excellent time management, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Strong commitment to quality, safety and GMP standards.