Night Shift Maintenance Technician – GMP, PLC & Lean

PCI Pharma Services; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in Dundalk (County Louth) seeks a Maintenance Technician for a permanent night shift (Thu-Sat, 7pm-7am). The role covers machine changeovers, breakdowns, and planned maintenance to keep GMP-compliant production running smoothly.

Applicants should be multiskilled, able to program PLCs, and capable of leading improvement projects while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical knowledge in electrical or mechanical disciplines.
• 4+ years of maintenance experience in a production/regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow GMP practices and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, timely maintenance to minimise production disruption.
• Lead routine maintenance and schedule adherence across equipment.
• Fault find and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Program PLCs and contribute to projects to improve processes.
• Design and implement improvements within GMP guidelines.
• Prepare and manage maintenance documentation and QMS records.
• Support training of colleagues and collaborate with Engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

PLC Programming

Multiskilled

Problem Solving

Health & Safety

MS Office

Education

Advanced Certificate (Craft- level 6 NFQ)

Engineering Degree/Bachelor’s or Diploma

Job description

PCI Pharma Services in Dundalk (County Louth) seeks a Maintenance Technician for a permanent night shift (Thu-Sat, 7pm-7am). The role covers machine changeovers, breakdowns, and planned maintenance to keep GMP-compliant production running smoothly.

Applicants should be multiskilled, able to program PLCs, and capable of leading improvement projects while maintaining safety and quality standards.