Maintenance Technician

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:

• Provide technical support to the operation of the manufacturing process and/or the packaging line equipment.


• Maximise performance, output and reliability of the equipment by means of preventive and breakdown support.


• Adhere to all relevant SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and Work Procedures for the operation and safe running of equipment.


• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and GMP during maintenance work, including the maintenance of workshops and engineering storage areas in an organised and tidy condition at all times and ensuring the correct storage of tools and parts.


• Communicate relevant information to management and staff in Engineering and other departments; this may include notifying current or potential problems, status of problems (e.g. expected repair time for a breakdown), etc.


• Carry out scheduled service on plant equipment.


• Carry out electrical service and mechanical installation.


• Support continuous improvement activities on site.


• All other duties as requested or assigned.

What you need to apply:

• Senior Trade Qualification or National Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Electrical discipline.


• 3 years of post-qualification experience is desirable.


• Experience in hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of high-speed filling in manufacturing and packaging equipment preferred.


• Experience in a similar pharmaceutical role is considered an advantage.


• Willingness to work a rotating shift cycle.