Orange recruitment has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Services Manager to join a major pharmaceutical operation based in Kilkenny. This is a key site leadership role responsible for overseeing maintenance, engineering and technical services activities across a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in driving equipment reliability, compliance, operational performance and continuous improvement across critical site infrastructure and utilities.
This position would suit someone with a strong electrical, mechanical, automation or facilities background who enjoys leading technical teams within fast-paced pharmaceutical, medical device or industrial manufacturing environments.
Main Responsibilities
Leading site maintenance, engineering and technical service operations
Ensuring all activities are completed in line with regulatory, compliance and safety standards
Managing preventative maintenance programmes to maximise equipment uptime and reliability
Coordinating maintenance schedules and supporting operational continuity across critical utilities and systems
Supervising internal technical teams and managing specialist contractors on-site
Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and operational efficiency
Supporting equipment modifications, technical upgrades and change management activities
Monitoring operational KPIs and identifying opportunities for process and performance improvement
Supporting fault-finding, breakdown response and technical escalation activities when required
Participating in operational review meetings and representing technical services across site operations
Maintaining high standards across safety, compliance and documentation processes
Ideal Background
Minimum 5 years' experience within technical services, maintenance leadership or engineering operations roles
Trade qualification, diploma or technical certification in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation or related discipline
Previous experience within pharmaceutical, medical device, manufacturing or regulated environments highly desirable
Strong leadership and people management capability
Experience managing preventative maintenance systems and contractor coordination
Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsGood understanding of compliance, safety and operational best practice
Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems
Self-motivated with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
Flexibility to support emergency callouts when required
What's on Offer
Long-term stable position within a major pharmaceutical environment
Strong career progression opportunities
High-profile site leadership role
Exposure to advanced manufacturing systems and utilities
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to drive operational improvement initiatives
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