Maintenance Technician

Team Horizon is seeking Maintenance Technicians for a leading pharmaceutical companies in Blanchardstown, Dublin. This role involves shift work on a 4 week cycle.

Responsible for the set up and maintenance of automated vial and syringe filling equipment.
Responsible for maintenance and repair of plant equipment and utilities.

Why you should apply:

• Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.


• You enjoy working on exciting projects and want to work with a global manufacturing site in Dublin

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for Setup, planned maintenance and fault finding of automated Vial and Syringe filling equipment.


• Responsible for maintenance of equipment and utilities and documenting work to a GMP standard.


• Manage external contractors when required during equipment installations and planned service visits.


• Manage spare parts, consumables, and services to keep equipment schedules compliant.


• Develop, Implement, and promote a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategy using Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA/FMEA) assessments in conjunction with department management, the Engineering dept reliability engineer and the Production department utilizing tools such as Trend’s analysis & Control charts & Data review.


• Support the creation and modification of documentation to support maintenance and calibration activities (PM, Data Sheets, Work Instructions, troubleshooting guides).


• Support compliance efforts related to Safety Events, Quality Events, CAPAs, change management and investigations and assist in the investigation and resolution of electrical and mechanical issues on equipment.


• Ensure maintenance routines, procedures, and work plans are developed to the necessary standards and best practice to ensure compliance with cGMP and EHS regulations.


• Comply with cGMP & EHS requirements from a local, global, and regulatory perspective.


• You will be required to be flexible in this position and must be prepared to such undertake overtime; shift cover, on call and other works as may be assigned to your role by the company.


• All other duties as requested or assigned.

What you need to apply:

• Minimum of a Certification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. However, a combination of experience and education will be taken into consideration. Excellent Interpersonal / Communication skills Conflict management / Negotiation.


• Structured decision making. Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PM systems). Report preparation & presentation.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to read and interpret general business documents and to compile Technical reports.


• Ability to work with peers and communicate.