JO- NEW ROLE : Maintenance Engineer (2 cycle shift)required for expanding biotech manufacturing facility in Sligo town. Reporting to the Engineering Manager this is a hands on, key engineering role. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical operation and maintenance of plant items, utilities and machinery, ensuring equipment is functioning at optimal levels while maintaining compliance to GMP and regulatory requirements. The shift is a 2-cycle shift consisting of 1 week of days (6:00-14:30) and 1 week of evenings (14:00-22:30). Shift premium at 17.5% with an excellent on call premium Please note - applicants need to have a Stamp 4 or to have unrestricted full working rights for Ireland Role Maintain machinery, plant, equipment, utilities, facilities and services to required operating standards, ensuring that the validated state of GMP equipment is maintained. Under direct or minimal guidance, perform installation, emergency, corrective and preventive maintenance (PM) of equipment. Perform routine PMs and related paperwork according to scheduled timelines and ensure that eMaint (CMMS) is updated. Coordination and management of maintenance contractors/equipment vendors on site, issuing and control of permits to work. Review their reports and records. In partnership with Operations and Quality trouble shoot issues, providing engineering expertise to find solutions promptly. Breakdown analysis (root cause analysis, problem solving tools) Work closely with project team to assist in the specification, installation, commissioning and testing of new or recommissioned equipment/plant/utilities. Attend FATs to ensure adherence to user requirements specifications and associated requirements. Own or provide engineering input to deviations, CAPAs and change controls. Participate in internal audits. Management of supplies and spare parts inventory. Participate in projects to improve system performance and reliability Requirements Bachelor degree or similar trade qualification in an engineering discipline 5 years+ of industry experience in a GMP manufacturer with at least 3 years experience in maintenance of chemical, HVAC/mechanical systems, pneumatic & hydraulic system, electrical power systems, control systems, building management systems Experience in maintaining utilities, facilities & production/process equipment Must have a strong technical aptitude. Proficient in MS packages. Predictive maintenance regimes and routines Experience working with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) eMaint an advantage Experience in tablet manufacturing or other pharmaceutical areas. Experience with utilities (black and clean utilities) Experience with AutoCAD and ability to read & interpret technical drawings & specifications Equipment validation experience. #LI-DM1 Benefits: Flexitime Paid Holidays Parking Pension Bonus Life Assurance Permanent Health Insurance