Maintenance Technician

Sanofi; Munster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Waterford, Ireland, to lead and support operations teams, executing planned maintenance and equipment setup to the highest standard.

You will develop and implement improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The role includes data entry into PM systems, and potential training of others on equipment and safety practices.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician in a multi-skilled team environment.
• Junior and Senior Trade’s Certificate or equivalent third level qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repair and maintenance tasks of all process equipment to achieve production output in compliance with Quality, Safety and cGMP standards.
• Input data into Maintenance PM System and operate such systems.
• Take initiative and assume responsibility when needed; may train others on equipment and safety awareness.
• Operate and maintain all equipment to achieve acceptable production output; complete duties per SOPs and PPE rules.

Education

Junior & Senior Trade’s Certificate or equivalent third level qualification

Job description

About The Job

As a Maintenance Technician with Sanofi you will provide leadership and support to operations teams to ensure appropriate standards are met. You will execute planned maintenance and operational equipment setup to the highest standard.

Job title

Maintenance Technician

• Location: Waterford, Ireland
• Contract type: 23 month FTC
• Job type: Full time, Days

About The Job

As a Maintenance Technician with Sanofi you will provide leadership and support to operations teams to ensure appropriate standards are met. You will execute planned maintenance and operational equipment setup to the highest standard.

The role will involve the development and implementation of improvement initiatives in all manufacturing operations.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives

Main Responsibilities

• To carry out repair and Maintenance tasks of all Process, so as to achieve an acceptable level of production output in full compliance with Quality and Safety and cGMP Standards
• Input of data into Maintenance PM System including the operation of such systems
• Working with one’s own initiative and assuming responsibility whenever the need arises
• May be required to train others on all equipment, Maintenance tasks, set up procedures and safety awareness
• To operate and maintain all equipment, so as to achieve an acceptable level of production output
• Complete all duties as per relevant Sop’s
• Adhere to all relevant dress requirements with respect to cGMP’s and PPE rules
• Conduct all maintenance duties in a safe manner and report all safety issues or concerns
• Maintain the required standard of housekeeping in both the maintenance workshop/facilities area.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Ensure good time keeping and attendance at place of work
• Support team in achieving team goals and targets.
• Attend Team meetings as required
• Actively contribute to continuous improvements across the plant

Support and back up of all maintenance teams i.e. facilities and manufacturing when required

• Ensure correct and accurate communication of equipment issues/PMs/repairs including reporting of serious downtime (via email)

About You

Essential requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience working as a Maintenance Technician in a multi-skilled team environment
• Junior & Senior Trade’s Certificate or an equivalent third level qualification

It Would Be Advantageous To Have (not Essential)

• 2 years’ experience working as a Maintenance Technician in a pharmaceutical-manufacturing environment
• Electrical capabilities

Why choose us?

• A successor position to Manufacturing or Engineering Team leaders positions on the site.
• Opportunity to improve production output by building efficiency and improvement into the process and equipment.
• A cross functional role throughout the site.
• A 23-month fixed-term contract offering real scope to develop your skills and make your mark