Facilities Technician

Team Horizon is seeking a Facilities Technician for a leading pharmaceutical company in Blanchardstown, Dublin. One role is on midweek days and the other is Weekend nights - Friday, Saturday and Sunday – 7pm-7am

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:

• Work with flexibility within the Engineering Department and in co-operation with other Departments.


• Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance on site facilities and utilities equipment.


• Report maintenance activities at daily tier meetings, ensuring issues and open items are communicated in a timely and concise manner.


• Record maintenance activities in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in detail on facilities and utilities equipment in compliance with regulatory as well as cGMP requirements.


• Develop and maintain a good understanding of site utilities, including HVAC, compressed air, MPHW boilers, chillers, purified water systems, fire alarm, BMS and associated controls.


• Assist in developing and improving new and existing maintenance plans that are critical to site utilities.


• Participate in Safety & Environmental training programmes and initiatives, and adhere to safe working practices as set out by the Safety Statement and other company safety rules.


• Take part in cross-functional training initiatives and support training of others as required.


• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with all the departments’ stakeholders on site.


• Permit and supervise external contractors on site, ensuring that they adhere to the site safety rules and regulations.


• Any other duties as assigned.

What you need to apply:

• QQI Level 6 electrical trade qualification or equivalent.


• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in facilities equipment maintenance.


• Experience in Pharmaceutical or related industries preferable but not essential.


• Experience in troubleshooting of temperature, humidity, pressure, flow, level, control valves and instrumentation control systems.


• Experience in statutory compliance, electrical installation, maintenance and electrical fault finding, electrical testing and verification, statutory testing.


• Experience in carrying out preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on facilities/utilities equipment, HVAC, MPHW/LPHW systems, chillers, pumps, motors, compressors, fire alarms, wastewater treatment plants, purified water systems, repair/maintenance of electrical wiring, outlets, fixtures and lighting.


• Good Mechanical Aptitude.


• Experience in the use of a CMMS system. Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365. Good interpersonal skills. Quality mindset with a focus on detail.