Production Technician

Gi Group Holding; Shannon; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group Holding in Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland, seeks a Production Technician to support day-to-day manufacturing in a regulated biopharma environment.

You will perform mechanical assembly, operate production equipment, follow SOPs, and complete GMP documentation while contributing to continuous improvement and ensuring safety and quality. This is a permanent, full-time role on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude with assembly experience.
• Ability to follow SOPs and quality standards with attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork for shift operations.
• Biopharma/pharma/medical device GMP documentation experience.
• Cleanroom experience and contamination control knowledge.
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment.
• QQI Level 5/6 or engineering/manufacturing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and follow batch documentation/SOPs to meet safety, quality, and output targets.
• Perform mechanical assembly of components/sub-assemblies to defined specifications.
• Execute routine manufacturing tasks such as material handling, line setup/changeover, and basic troubleshooting.
• Accurately complete GMP documentation in real time.
• Conduct in-process checks and support sampling/inspection requirements per procedure.
• Identify and elevate deviations, equipment issues, and quality concerns; support investigations as required.
• Support equipment cleaning, line clearance, and 5S activities to maintain a compliant and audit-ready area.
• Assist with maintenance activities (first-line maintenance), coordinating with Engineering/Maintenance teams where needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (yield, downtime, scrap reduction, cycle time improvements).
• Adhere to EHS standards at all times, including safe systems of work and risk assessments.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical assembly

SOP compliance

Communication skills

GMP documentation

Cleanroom experience

Troubleshooting equipment

Education

QQI Level 5/6

Engineering/Manufacturing qualification

Job description

Production Technician (BBBH693174) Shannon, Republic of Ireland

Salary: EUR45000 - EUR55000 per annum

Production Technician
Location: Shannon, Co. Clare
Salary: €45,000–€55,000
Industry: Biopharma / Manufacturing
Position type: Full-time, permanent
Role overview
The Production Technician will support day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production of high-quality product. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience from a biopharma or regulated manufacturing environment; strong mechanical assembly experience (building and fitting parts/sub-assemblies) is highly beneficial.
Key responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and follow batch documentation/SOPs to meet safety, quality, and output targets.
• Perform mechanical assembly of components/sub-assemblies to defined specifications.
• Execute routine manufacturing tasks such as material handling, line setup/changeover, and basic troubleshooting.
• Accurately complete GMP documentation in real time.
• Conduct in-process checks and support sampling/inspection requirements per procedure.
• Identify and elevate deviations, equipment issues, and quality concerns; support investigations as required.
• Support equipment cleaning, line clearance, and 5S activities to maintain a compliant and audit-ready area.
• Assist with maintenance activities (first-line maintenance), coordinating with Engineering/Maintenance teams where needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (yield, downtime, scrap reduction, cycle time improvements).
• Adhere to EHS standards at all times, including safe systems of work and risk assessments.

Requirements

• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude with proven assembly experience (parts, tools, fixtures, drawings).
• Comfortable working to SOPs and quality standards; strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a shift/team environment.
• Biopharma/pharma/medical device experience with GMP documentation.
• Experience in cleanroom environments and good contamination control practices.
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment
• QQI Level 5/6, apprenticeship, or technical qualification in Engineering/Mechanical/Manufacturing (or equivalent).

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