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We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to become part of an empowered shift team supporting our Bulk Drug Substance facility in Dublin.\nIn this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and optimising critical manufacturing equipment, helping to ensure the reliable operation of a world-class biopharmaceutical facility. You'll also play a key role in continuous improvement initiatives, equipment start-up activities and supporting the introduction of new technologies and products.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nAs a Maintenance Technician, you will:\nPerform scheduled and reactive maintenance activities on process equipment in line with site procedures and GMP requirements.\nTroubleshoot technical issues using structured problem-solving methodologies to minimise downtime and improve equipment performance.\nEnsure compliance with all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Quality and cGMP standards.\nUtilise Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and other digital tools to manage maintenance activities effectively.\nSupport investigations, corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs), and process safety initiatives.\nAssist in the creation and revision of maintenance procedures, job plans and training materials.\nSupport equipment installation, qualification, start-up and validation activities.\nAct as a technical subject matter expert across multiple process technologies, sharing expertise and driving best practices.\nAnalyse process and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement and enhanced equipment reliability.\nLead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools such as Root Cause Analysis, Standard Work and 5S methodologies.\nCoordinate and support maintenance work completed by external vendors and contractors.\nWhat We're Looking For\nEssential Requirements\nSignificant experience performing maintenance on process equipment within a cGMP manufacturing environment.\nStrong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.\nKnowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements relating to maintenance activities.\nExperience using CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nDegree, diploma, apprenticeship, technical certification or trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or a related discipline or equivalent experience.\nDesirable Experience\nExperience working with biopharmaceutical equipment and systems would be highly advantageous, including:\nBioreactors\nCentrifuges\nAutoclaves and glass washers\nClean-in-Place (CIP) systems\nMedia and buffer preparation systems\nPurification systems\nWhy Join Us?\nThis is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative manufacturing environment where you'll have the chance to develop technical expertise, contribute to site-wide improvement projects and support the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients around the world.\nPlease note: This position operates on a shift pattern and will require flexibility, including weekend working and a rotation between day and night shifts to support business needs.\nDate Posted\n09-Nov-2026Closing Date\n23-Nov-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. 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