Title
Maintenance Engineering Technician
Location
Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland
Contact
Senior Talent Partner at CPL – Science & Engineering: 01 614 6178
Deirdre Murphy – 01 614 6178 / 087 180 4358
[email protected]
Role Overview
New role: Maintenance Technician 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.
Shift Details
2‑cycle shift consisting of 1 week of days (6:00‑14:30) and 1 week of evenings (14:00‑22:30). Shift premium 20% plus on‑call premium €350.
Eligibility
Applicants must have Stamp 4 or have unrestricted full working rights for Ireland.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Coordinate and manage maintenance contractors/equipment vendors on site, issuing and controlling permits to work. Review their reports and records.
* In partnership with Operations and Quality troubleshoot 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.
* Manage supplies and spare parts inventory.
* Participate in projects to improve system performance and reliability.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree or similar trade qualification in an engineering discipline.
* 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.
* Experience with 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.
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