Maintenance Technician

Ipsen in Ireland is represented by a dynamic, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, producing API for our key products. We are now seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team. The facility operates on a 24/5 schedule. This position requires working day shifts from Monday to Friday, with an on-call rotation for handling out-of-hours breakdowns.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the preventative and reactive maintenance of production equipment, utilities, and systems, ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements. The role requires expertise in both mechanical and electrical disciplines, troubleshooting faults, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

The Maintenance Technician will report to the Maintenance Manager and provides effective and efficient maintenance of all site-wide Processing & Utilities Systems/Equipment in accordance with cGMP and Health & Safety Standards.

Main responsibilities and tasks

• Planning and execution of Corrective, Predictive and Preventative Maintenance WOs as required ensuring the maximum level of utilization from equipment on site.

• Meeting KPI's with targeted improvement year on year with specific focus required on Quality, EHS and WO KPI’s.

• Provide technical support for all equipment systems (Production, Utilities, Tank Farm).

• Responsible for organizing, overseeing, and assisting engineering service providers and suppliers while on site as required. This includes Method Statement & Risk Assessment approval and permit issuing.

• Completion and maintenance of all relevant documentation associated to Plant and Equipment to cGMP and Engineering Best Practice standards.

• Utility Start Up/Shutdown and Utility Operational Checks / BMS Performance Analysis.

To be considered for this role, you will have experience in a highly regulated industry, such as Pharmaceuticals, API, Biotechnology, or Medical Devices. Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, or TPM is beneficial. Certification in Hazardous Area Equipment (EX) or ATEX compliance is a plus. Strong IT skills, including SCADA, PCS, BMS, and automated systems are essential. Maintenance experience in API manufacturing and familiarity with SAP CMMS is preferred.

This is a vital role to our success, requiring electrical or mechanical trades.

If you feel your career to date prepares you for this role we would be delighted to hear from you.

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